Salads are having a moment.
That’s also reflected in a growing movement for restaurant brands.
Move over, hamburgers!
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Salads and grain bowls would like a word.
Greatsalad chainsare nothing new, but they are becoming more prominent in a more health-conscious world.
Moreover, salads are more interesting now than ever before.
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That has helped salad chains boom across the country.
According toBlue Book, neighborhoods could see these new locations being built as early as this fall.
Recently named the fastest-growing restaurant chain by Yelp, Cava opened over 70 new restaurants in 2023.
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Chopt
Fans of the growing salad restaurant chain movement are likely familiar with Chopt.
Restaurants can now be found in states including Virginia, Tennessee, Connecticut, and Alabama.
Chopt’s growth has included contactless restaurant models, including new ones in Georgia with self-service ordering kiosks.
Sweetgreen
According toQSR Magazine, this model is meant to improve efficiency and order accuracy.
Could this be the future model for other salad chains?
Instead, the brand is on a mission to be found in every grocery store.
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Part of Saladworks' strategic growth includes partnering with grocery chain ShopRite.
Similar partnerships have been established with Kroger as well, according toQSR Magazine.
Salad and Go
Salad and Go has shown consistent growth since 2023.
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The chain is also eyeing markets like Oklahoma and Las Vegas, Nevada, according toChain Store Age.
Specializing in fruit bowls, Playa Bowls is leaning heavily on multi-unit franchise agreements to reach its goals.
The chain experienced hardships coming out of the pandemic beforebeing acquiredby multi-brand restaurant group Foodtastic.
Saladworks
Fresh & Co. offers amenuthat includes salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more.
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Courtesy of Playa Bowls
Freshii
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