Salad and Go will shut down 41 locations nationwide, a major pullback for the healthy fast-food brand that had expanded aggressively in recent years.
The closures will hit restaurants in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Stores in Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, and Oklahoma will stay open. Employees at some Texas locations told local outlets they were notified the last day of service would be September 19.
“Concentrating our efforts will allow us to strengthen the brand and invest more in improving quality, driving innovation, and building community,” CEO Mike Tattersfield said in a statement.
The chain, founded in 2013 in Arizona, operates more than 140 drive-thru restaurants across four states. Its model has leaned on small-format stores — some just 750 square feet — offering salads, wraps, and breakfast meals priced around $10 to $11. A large central kitchen in Garland, Texas, opened last year to support future growth.
Tattersfield, who took over as CEO in April 2025, has signaled a shift in direction. The former Krispy Kreme chief was brought in after the departure of longtime leader Charlie Morrison. Company directors said his track record of scaling national brands was key to his appointment.
The latest closures come as the wider casual dining sector faces pressure from falling traffic and rising food costs. Value meals have become the new battleground: McDonald’s $5 Meal Deals and Taco Bell’s $5 Cravings Boxes have set consumer expectations, leaving higher-priced competitors struggling to keep pace.
Despite that challenge, Salad and Go remains one of the few quick-service chains focused on affordable healthy food. The company says retrenching now could put it in a stronger position for long-term growth.