Texas and Oklahoma – Salad and Go, the popular drive-thru salad chain known for its quick and healthy meal options, is shutting down more than 40 locations nationwide, with a significant number of closures hitting Texas and Oklahoma. The announcement comes as the company faces challenges, including food safety concerns that recently made headlines.
While the chain is closing all of its stores in major Texas cities like Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, it plans to maintain a strong foothold in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, where it retains a loyal customer base and multiple locations.
Rapid Expansion Following Arizona Launch
Founded 12 years ago in Arizona, Salad and Go quickly grew from a handful of locations to an impressive 146 stores nationwide by the end of last year. Its unique drive-thru-only concept that focuses on fresh, healthy salads helped fuel this rapid nationwide expansion, making it a recognizable name especially in Texas and Oklahoma.
Food Safety Concerns Sparked Scrutiny
The closures come on the heels of revelations about potential food safety issues earlier this year. Allegations from two current managers and one former manager who claimed customers may have been served undercooked chicken. These claims were supported with photographs and internal documents obtained by the news outlet.
“While Salad and Go denies that any customers fell ill, the company admitted that the chicken provided at that time did not meet its stringent food safety standards,” a corporate spokesperson stated. “This issue has been addressed through a vendor change to ensure quality moving forward.”
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Future of Salad and Go in Texas and Oklahoma
Despite the widespread closures, the company remains committed to serving its customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This region will continue to see active Salad and Go stores, ensuring that the brand maintains a presence where it has been most successful.
- 41 stores will close across Texas and Oklahoma.
- All Salad and Go locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio will be shut down.
- Dallas-Fort Worth locations remain operational.
- The company was founded in Arizona and rapidly expanded nationwide.
- Recent food safety concerns have prompted a vendor change.
For ongoing updates on which specific stores will be affected and further developments, visit their full report here.
What This Means for Customers and the Industry
The closures highlight the challenges faced by fast-growing restaurant chains balancing rapid expansion with stringent food safety and quality control. Customers in affected cities will need to seek alternative healthy dining options, while Salad and Go aims to rebuild and maintain consumer trust in its remaining markets.
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