Salad and Go Files for Bankruptcy, Closes All 70 Locations
The fast-casual chain announced its permanent closure the day after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing sustained pressure on consumer demand, strategic growth challenges, and rising costs.
Salad and Go, a fast-casual chain known for its made-to-order salads, wraps, and breakfast items, has permanently closed all 70 of its locations. The announcement came on August 5, following the company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy the previous day. This move marks the end of the 13-year-old company, which was founded on the principle of making healthy food affordable.
In a statement, the company cited "sustained pressure on consumer demand, past strategic growth challenges and rising costs" as factors contributing to its downfall. Salad and Go also noted that a Cyclospora outbreak in July, though the company was not implicated, weakened industry confidence and compounded its difficulties.
The drive-thru salad chain operated locations across Arizona and Nevada. Customers were notified of the closures via email. While Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11, which typically allows for reorganization, the company's statement and actions indicate a complete cessation of operations.
Salad and Go was co-founded by Tony and Roushan Christofellis, who exited the company in 2021 after selling it to an investment firm. The Christofellises now own Angie's, a separate fast-casual restaurant. They stated that Salad and Go's closures will not impact Angie's business, as their mission extends beyond just salads to making great food affordable for everyone.
The rapid expansion of Salad and Go had positioned it as one of the country's fastest-growing concepts by 2023, with over 60 stores opened in just a couple of years. In 2022, the company hired Charlie Morrison, former CEO of Wingstop, to lead the brand. However, Morrison departed in 2024 to lead Jersey Mike's. Former Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield was hired in 2025, and one of his early decisions was to close 40 restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma. Shortly thereafter, Salad and Go was left with 70 locations, according to National Restaurant News.
Customers expressed shock and disappointment on social media, with many describing the locations as consistently busy and praising the affordability and quality of the food. Some patrons speculated that mismanagement contributed to the company's collapse, citing packed drive-thrus and long lines observed shortly before the closures. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Post.