A big shake-up in the salad world
Salad and Go, the Phoenix-based salad chain that built its name on fresh, affordable meals, is hitting the reset button. The company announced it will close 41 stores across the country, with the biggest impact hitting Texas. All locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio will shut their doors, along with some in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
That may sound like bad news for salad fans, but the company insists it’s part of a bigger plan.
Dallas and Oklahoma stay strong
While Houston, Austin, and San Antonio will lose every Salad and Go shop, Dallas and Oklahoma will remain key markets. CEO Mike Tattersfield explained the move this way: the brand wants to shrink now so it can grow stronger later.
“Our presence in Texas will remain strong in Dallas,” Tattersfield said. “We are reducing our footprint in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio to allow us to focus on strengthening the Dallas Metro Area and Oklahoma.”
For customers in those areas, nothing changes—they can still pull into a Salad and Go drive-through for salads, wraps, burritos, and drinks.
A new CEO, a new game plan
This is one of the first big decisions under Mike Tattersfield, who became CEO in April 2025. He’s not just running the show—he’s also a minority owner of the company. That means he has skin in the game and wants to see Salad and Go thrive long-term.
Tattersfield told QSR magazine that he wants the brand to grow in a “more disciplined” way. Instead of rushing to open new stores everywhere, the chain will listen to its customers, focus on quality, and roll out new menu ideas carefully.
Beyond Texas: Where salad and go still operate
Texas may be facing significant cuts, but the chain isn’t going away. Salad and Go still has strong roots in its home state of Arizona. Every store in Phoenix, Tucson, and even Las Vegas will stay open. With over 140 locations still in operation across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada, there are plenty of spots for fans to grab a salad on the go.
The chain is sticking to what it knows best: quick, drive-through service with meals under $10. That price point has helped it win loyal customers who want healthy food without the sit-down restaurant price tag.
What’s next for salad and go?
Closing stores is never easy, but Tattersfield views it as an opportunity to sharpen the company’s focus. He believes that by investing in fewer markets, Salad and Go can improve its menu, test new recipes, and deliver better service.
“We really need to leverage the product aspect of our kitchens and be innovative on things our customers are asking us for,” he said. “They constantly ask us, ‘You should try this; you should try that.’ I think we should listen.”
So don’t be surprised if new menu items pop up soon—maybe new wraps, soups, or seasonal salads.
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Founded on freshness
Salad and Go isn’t a newcomer. The brand was launched in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona, with a simple idea: make healthy food fast, convenient, and affordable. By sourcing ingredients locally, they’ve been able to keep most items under $10, a big draw for budget-conscious families.
Tattersfield says the company is keeping its original mission front and center: “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.”
