US-based drive-though salad chain Salad and Go has announced the closure of 41 of its restaurants.
The decision will see the chain withdrawing from several key markets in Texas, including Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
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The closures will result in a reduced presence of the chain, with only a select few locations remaining operational in the Dallas metro area, as well as in Oklahoma, Arizona, and Las Vegas.
Founded by Tony and Roushan Christofellis in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona, Salad and Go aimed to offer a healthier alternative to traditional fast food.
With a focus on affordability, salads were priced under $8 and offered in compact locations, some as small as 750ft².
The company’s menu extends beyond salads to include wraps, breakfast burritos, and soup. It also encompasses beverages such as lemonade, tea, and cold brew.
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By GlobalDataSalad and Go CEO Mike Tattersfield, who assumed the role in April 2025, explained the closures as a decision to concentrate on markets such as Dallas and Oklahoma.
Tattersfield holds a minority ownership stake in the salad chain.
Tattersfield said: “Salad and Go is a disruptive brand within QSR, built to challenge the status quo and deliver something better for today’s guests.
“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.”
Salad and Go’s Texas expansion began in 2021 with its inaugural location in Plano. Growth was swift, with the number of stores almost doubling within two years, reported The Economic Times.
By May 2025, the chain had more than 140 outlets operational, supported by a 2024-built commissary kitchen in Garland designed to cater to up to 500 locations.
