A healthy, affordable restaurant meal at these days? It’s hard to come by.
And now, a popular chain offering just that is shuttering more than 40 locations across multiple states, TheStreet reported this week.
Like many others in the quick-service industry, Salad and Go has been hit by economic challenges and increased competition.
Despite offering meals for less than $11, the price seemingly wasn’t attractive enough to prevent the chain from closing dozens of locations.
Salad and Go will permanently close 41 restaurants nationwide to focus on higher-performing markets like Dallas and Oklahoma, as TheStreet noted. Locations in Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas won’t be affected and will continue operating as usual.
“Concentrating our efforts will allow us to strengthen the brand and invest more in improving quality, driving innovation, and building community,” said Salad and Go CEO Mike Tattersfield in a statement via QSR Magazine.
The concept prides itself on offering signature dishes for affordable prices in a quaint drive-thru format. The chain also features a variety of breakfast burritos as well as bowls, wraps, soups and other snacks.
Last year, Salad and Go opened a central kitchen facility in Garland, Texas, that can support up to 500 locations within a 12-hour drive, as QSR noted on Wednesday, September 17.
“Salad and Go is a disruptive brand within QSR, built to challenge the status quo and deliver something better for today’s guests,” Tattersfield said in a statement via QSR. “We deeply believe in the power and the mission of this brand, and in the positive impact it can have for the communities we serve. To all of our employees, past and present, we are profoundly grateful for your contributions, your belief, and the role you have played in building Salad and Go. While this moment is difficult, we know the change will ultimately give us the foundation we need to grow stronger and make delicious, nutritious food accessible to all.”
