8 Fast-Growing Salad Chains You're About to See Everywhere

Crisp&Green

With plans for over 150 new locations, Crisp&Green is expanding rapidly, starting with nearly a dozen new restaurants in the Midwest and then moving to states like North Carolina and Texas.

Cava

Named the fastest-growing restaurant chain by Yelp, Cava opened over 70 new restaurants in 2023 and continues to expand, including its first Chicago location this spring.

Sweetgreen

Despite industry downsizing trends, sweetgreen is poised for growth thanks to its commitment to quality ingredients, with new locations planned across the U.S.

Just Salad

 Just Salad plans to open its first drive-thru location in New Jersey this summer, part of its strategy to expand into new markets by 2025.

Chopt

With nearly a dozen markets across the U.S., Chopt is expanding its reach, introducing contactless restaurant models and self-service ordering kiosks in select locations.

Saladworks

Focusing on partnerships with grocery chains like ShopRite, Saladworks aims to expand its presence in nearly two dozen states.

Salad and Go

Showing consistent growth, Salad and Go plans to open new locations outside its home region, with expansion into California, Oklahoma, and Las Vegas.

Playa Bowls

Specializing in fruit bowls, Playa Bowls is rapidly expanding with plans for nearly 200 locations across the U.S., targeting markets like Boston, Chicago, and Miami.