News Summary
Salad and Go, the popular drive-thru salad chain, announces the closure of 41 locations across Texas, including all stores in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. This significant decision follows a recent leadership change and aims to refocus the brand amid rising industry challenges. Although North Texas locations are set to close by September 2025, Salad and Go will continue operations in other regions like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Employees express bittersweet feelings as this affects their communities, but the company plans to support its core mission of providing healthier fast-food options.
Texas – Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain headquartered in Coppell, Texas, has announced the closure of 41 locations across Texas and Oklahoma, including all stores in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. The closures were confirmed five months after the appointment of new CEO Mike Tattersfield, who has extensive experience in the food industry, particularly with his tenure at Krispy Kreme.
The decision affects not only major cities but also select remaining outlets in the Dallas Metro area and Oklahoma. While the precise timeline for the closures in North Texas remains uncertain, it has been communicated that all Houston-area locations are set to cease operations by Friday, September 19, 2025.
Despite the closures, Salad and Go plans to continue its operations in three other states: Arizona, where it was originally founded in Gilbert in 2013, as well as Nevada and Oklahoma. The company had previously boasted a portfolio of over 140 locations in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada before announcing these significant cuts.
In detailing the rationale for the closures, CEO Mike Tattersfield explained that the decision, though difficult, is necessary for the company to refocus efforts on strengthening its brand and optimizing operations. Salad and Go aims to concentrate on maintaining a robust presence in the markets where it remains active, particularly in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.
The recent moves reflect broader challenges within the dining industry, where factors including inflation, escalating costs, and economic uncertainty have adversely affected revenue streams for many restaurant chains. This difficulty isn’t unique to Salad and Go; it mirrors a troubling trend as several high-profile restaurant brands have exited Texas in 2025, suggesting a particularly challenging year for the food service sector.
Founded with a mission to provide healthier fast-food options, Salad and Go focuses on offering fresh salads and wraps, with most menu items priced under $10. Before embarking on this wave of closures, the company was on a path of rapid growth, which included the establishment of a central commissary kitchen in Garland in 2024 to facilitate continued expansion.
As the company prepares for the impending closures, the atmosphere among employees has been mixed. While many expressed gratitude for Salad and Go’s mission and the positive aspects of working for the organization, they are also acutely aware of the impact that shutting down locations will have on their communities and fellow colleagues.
Overall, Salad and Go’s recent announcement marks a significant shift for the company as it navigates an evolving landscape in the food service industry, aiming to emerge more resilient amid ongoing challenges.
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