News Summary
Salad and Go, the popular salad chain, has announced the closure of 41 locations across Texas, including major cities like Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. This strategic decision, made by CEO Mike Tattersfield, aims to focus on growth and make nutritious food more accessible. While some locations will close, the chain maintains plans to remain in Dallas and continue operations in other states. The company appreciates the contributions of employees at the affected venues and aims for a rejuvenated presence in the Texas market.
Texas – Salad and Go, the fast-casual salad chain, has announced it will be closing 41 locations across Texas, primarily affecting the cities of Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. This decision, conveyed by the Coppell-based company on Tuesday, represents a significant strategic shift as the chain refocuses its market efforts on Dallas and surrounding areas.
In addition to the extensive closures, some locations in Dallas and Oklahoma will also be shut down, although specific details regarding which Dallas-Fort Worth locations will close and when have yet to be communicated. Salad and Go expressed gratitude to its team members who will be impacted by these changes.
CEO Mike Tattersfield, who took on the position in April after serving as president and CEO of Krispy Kreme, made it clear that the decision was not made lightly. He noted that restructuring is essential to fortify the company’s operations and enhance the accessibility of nutritious food options for consumers in the region. Despite these closures, the company remains optimistic about its long-term prospects within the Texas market and intends to maintain a strong presence in Dallas.
Salad and Go has a well-established reputation, offering salads and wraps, typically priced under $10, which have drawn interest from health-conscious patrons. Before these closures, the chain operated over 140 locations in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada. Yet, the ambition to expand further has been recalibrated following this decision. Previously, the company aimed to reach 90 locations by the end of 2022 and aimed to double that figure by 2023.
Tattersfield stated that this concentration on fewer locations is intended to allow the brand to invest in quality enhancements, drive innovation, and create a stronger community connection. He referred to Salad and Go as an “emerging salad industry disruptor” during its expansion phase in 2022, indicating the company’s vision and commitment to the salad market.
While Salad and Go will be closing numerous locations in Texas, it will keep all existing locations in Arizona cities like Phoenix and Tucson as well as in Las Vegas open. This ongoing commitment outside Texas speaks to a broader strategy aimed at reinforcing the chain’s operational stability as it navigates through these temporary setbacks.
Currently, a representative from Salad and Go has not provided additional comments regarding the closures or future plans, leaving stakeholders and customers awaiting further details. The chain’s intentions to refocus its efforts and improve operational efficiency appear central to its ongoing strategy and could set the tone for its future growth within Texas and beyond.
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