News Summary
Salad and Go, a drive-thru restaurant chain, will close 41 of its locations in Texas, primarily affecting Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. This move is part of the company’s strategy to focus on growth in Dallas and expand into Oklahoma. The closures, scheduled for September 19, 2025, align with a shift in the competitive fast-casual dining market. Despite its challenges, Salad and Go plans to maintain its remaining locations and continue providing healthy meal options as consumer preferences evolve.
Texas – Salad and Go, a drive-thru restaurant chain that specializes in healthy salads and quick meals, is set to close 41 of its locations across Texas. This decision comes as the company aims to refocus its growth efforts primarily on the Dallas area and expand into Oklahoma.
The closures will affect all Salad and Go locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, which account for approximately two-thirds of the company’s Texas footprint. The impacted stores are scheduled to close on September 19, 2025, leaving only a few locations operational in Dallas, while maintaining stores in Oklahoma, Arizona, and Las Vegas. Salad and Go has not disclosed the specific restaurants that will be closing.
Currently, there are 10 Salad and Go locations in Dallas. Salad and Go’s CEO, Mike Tattersfield, has indicated that the decision to exit the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio markets will allow the company to concentrate on its growth strategy in Dallas and Oklahoma, which are seen as key areas for future development.
Background and Company Overview
Founded in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona, Salad and Go specializes in providing quick and affordable healthy meals, including a variety of salads, wraps, and lemonades. The company moved its headquarters to Coppell, Texas, in 2022 as it sought to strengthen its presence in the state.
Despite its rapid expansion, which once included goals to open a new location weekly by 2024, Salad and Go’s growth has recently slowed. Volt Investment Holdings, based in New York City, is the primary owner of the Salad and Go chain. Importantly, none of the 56 Salad and Go restaurants in Arizona will be affected by these closures.
Industry Impact and Future Directions
These closures highlight the challenges that fast-casual dining establishments face in a competitive market, where consumer preferences and economic conditions can shift swiftly. By withdrawing from larger cities like Houston and Austin, Salad and Go is reallocating its resources to markets that may better support ongoing growth and profitability.
The company’s commitment to healthy dining options aligns it with broader trends in consumer food preferences, as more people gravitate towards healthier meal options. The shift in strategy also coincides with the onset of Arizona Restaurant Week, which began on September 19, 2025, featuring dining deals at over 250 establishments across Arizona. Each participating restaurant is anticipated to offer three-course prix fixe menus priced between $33 and $55 as part of the event meant to celebrate local food culture while supporting restaurants.
Overall, Salad and Go aims to recalibrate its operational focus as it navigates the challenges of the restaurant industry, planning to leverage its remaining locations in Texas and other states for sustainable growth moving forward. The company’s leadership will be watching market conditions closely as it seeks to adapt and thrive in an evolving culinary landscape.
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