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Salad And Go Collapses: All Locations Closing for Good
Salad And Go Closes All Locations After Filing for Bankruptcy
What Happened?
A popular Arizona-based salad chain called Salad And Go has announced it will close all its restaurants for good. The company made this announcement on Tuesday, saying Wednesday will be the last day customers can visit.
This news comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—a legal process that helps businesses deal with debts they can’t pay.
Important: Chapter 11 bankruptcy doesn’t always mean a company disappears forever. Sometimes businesses use it to reorganize and stay open. But in this case, Salad And Go has decided to close completely.
A Quick Look at Salad And Go
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona |
| Locations | 70 drive-thru restaurants |
| States | Arizona and Nevada |
| Known for | Affordable salads, wraps, and breakfast items served via drive-thru |
Why Is the Company Closing?
The CEO, Mike Tattersfield, called it a "painful day" for everyone involved. The company listed several reasons:
Main Challenges
- Consumer demand dropped – Fewer people were buying their food over a sustained period
- Past growth decisions – Some strategic choices about expanding didn’t work out as planned
- Rising costs – Ingredients, labor, and other expenses kept going up
Additional Setbacks
- Cyclospora outbreak (July 2025) – A foodborne illness outbreak affected the salad industry broadly. Even though Salad And Go was not implicated, it made customers nervous about eating salads anywhere.
- Texas and Oklahoma closures (January 2026) – The company shut down all locations in these two states earlier this year.
- 40+ store closures (September 2025) – More than 40 restaurants closed across the country last fall.
Timeline of Events
- 2013 – Salad And Go opens first location in Gilbert, Arizona
- September 2025 – Company closes 40+ stores nationwide
- January 2026 – All Texas and Oklahoma locations shut down
- July 2025 – Cyclospora outbreak shakes consumer confidence in salad industry
- Tuesday (announcement day) – Company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, announces permanent closure
- Wednesday – Final day of operations at all 70 remaining locations
What This Means for You
If you’re a regular customer:
- Visit by Wednesday if you want one last meal
- Gift cards and app balances – check the company’s website or social media for updates on refunds
- Your favorite menu items won’t be available after Wednesday
If you’re an employee:
- The company has not yet released detailed information about severance or final paychecks
- Stay in touch with your manager for updates
Summary
Salad And Go, an Arizona-founded drive-thru salad chain with 70 locations in Arizona and Nevada, is permanently closing after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company cited declining customer demand, rising costs, past growth missteps, and industry-wide damage from a summer Cyclospora outbreak (which didn’t involve them) as reasons for the closure. Earlier in 2025 and 2026, the chain had already shut down dozens of locations, including all restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma. Wednesday marks the final day of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Chapter 11 is a type of bankruptcy that lets a business try to reorganize its debts and stay open. However, Salad And Go chose to close completely instead of reorganizing.
2. Was Salad And Go connected to the Cyclospora outbreak?
No. The company specifically stated they were not implicated in the outbreak. But the outbreak scared customers away from salad restaurants in general.
3. Can I still use my gift card or app balance?
Check Salad And Go’s official website or social media pages for the latest information. Companies in bankruptcy often have specific rules about gift cards.
4. Will any locations stay open?
No. The announcement says all 70 locations in Arizona and Nevada will close on Wednesday.
5. Why did they expand to Texas and Oklahoma if they’re closing now?
Companies often expand hoping to grow, but sometimes new markets don’t perform as expected. Salad And Go closed those locations months before this final shutdown announcement.
This story is developing. Information is based on the company’s official statement and public reports as of the announcement date.
