Salads are having a moment. From viral TikTok trends to an emphasis on quality ingredients, consumers care more and more about what goes into their salad bowls.
With over 150 new locations in development, Crisp & Green is on the fast track to notable expansion. Those efforts start with nearly one dozen new restaurants around the midwest, close to its home state of Minnesota.
Few restaurant chains could rival Cava's growing popularity in the world of salads, grain bowls, and pita wraps. Recently named the fastest-growing restaurant chain by Yelp, Cava opened over 70 new restaurants in 2023.
While some chains are cutting back as part of a broader downsizing trend in the restaurant industry, Sweetgreen shows promise for growth, according to Placer.ai.
Not only can consumers expect to see more Just Salad restaurants around the country in the coming years, but they can also expect to get their salads even quicker.
Fans of the growing salad restaurant chain movement are likely familiar with Chopt. Based in New York City, Chopt has reached the forefront of salad chain enthusiast's hearts and minds, expanding to nearly one dozen markets across the United States.
Saladworks currently has at least one or two locations in nearly two dozen states, allowing for plenty of room to grow in those markets.
Fresh & Co. has had its eyes set on expansion for several years. Based in New York City, the brand sought to grow into other East Coast markets like Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Florida as far back as 2018 when it first launched its franchising opportunities.