Salad and Go to Close All Houston-Area Locations Amid Statewide Retrenchment
In a move that has left many health-conscious Houstonians disappointed, Salad and Go is shuttering all of its locations across the Greater Houston area, part of a sweeping closure of 41 stores throughout Texas. The closures affect all locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, with the chain retreating to a smaller footprint focused on the Dallas metro area, Oklahoma, and its original home in Arizona.
The company’s decision comes amid a broader strategy shift, as it attempts to rebound from aggressive expansion in recent years. Founded in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona, by Tony and Roushan Christofellis, Salad and Go built its brand on affordable, healthier fast food, offering salads under $8, alongside wraps, breakfast burritos, cold brew coffee, and signature house-made lemonades. Their unique model—a tiny, drive-thru-only store with no indoor seating and centralized prep kitchens—allowed them to enter dense urban areas and keep prices low.
At its peak, the chain had grown to 146 locations by the end of 2024, tripling in size since 2021. But after early warning signs surfaced earlier this year, including sporadic closures in Arizona and Texas, this latest round marks its most dramatic contraction to date.
“We are making the decision to close 41 stores across the country,” CEO Mike Tattersfield said in a recent statement. “Concentrating our efforts will allow us to strengthen the brand and invest more in improving quality, driving innovation and building community.”
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Tattersfield, who joined Salad and Go in April after serving as CEO of Krispy Kreme and chairman of Panera Brands, steps into the role following the departure of former Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison—who had been brought in to scale the concept nationally. Morrison stepped down in November due to differences in strategy with the board, and has since become CEO of Jersey Mike’s.
Despite relocating its headquarters to Texas and investing in a large central kitchen facility to support expansion, Salad and Go will now be consolidating operations in select markets. “While this moment is difficult, we know the change will ultimately give us the foundation we need to grow stronger and make delicious, nutritious food accessible to all,” said Tattersfield.
Greater Houston Salad and Go Locations Closing
All Houston-area Salad and Go locations will close permanently as part of this round of retrenchment. Affected locations include:
- 9604 Fry Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
- 3065 N Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77449
- 21021 Highland Knolls Dr, Katy, TX 77450
- 3000 N Durham Dr, Houston, TX 77018
- 1718 Spring Green Blvd, Katy, TX 77494
- 3161 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77056
- 19110 W Bellfort, Richmond, TX 77407
- 2301 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
- 2215 Spring Stuebner Rd, Spring, TX 77389
- 13345 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
- 7211 Reading Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471
- 2590 E League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573
- 3713 College Park Dr & Fellowship Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384
- 1950 W League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573
The Houston-area stores will close by the end of the day on Friday, September 19, 2025, according to Tattersfield.
Part of Salad and Go’s appeal was its convenience and affordability. In a time when drive-thrus were dominated by greasy fare, the brand offered fresh, chef-curated salads, protein bowls, and breakfast options with a drive-thru experience and a price tag that rarely broke the $10 mark.
The brand was also a pioneer in batch-prepped ingredients, made in large centralized kitchens and delivered daily to individual locations. This kept kitchen operations simple and fast, while still offering customizations like different proteins (chicken, tofu, steak) and dressings.
Its breakfast burritos and lemonades gained cult followings, especially among health-conscious commuters and families looking for quick, wholesome meals.
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A Lesson in Scaling and Sustainability
Salad and Go’s retreat from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio offers a stark reminder that rapid growth in the fast-casual sector must be balanced with long-term operational stability. The chain’s ambitious growth strategy may have outpaced its infrastructure and consumer base in new markets.
Industry watchers now speculate how the brand will fare in its remaining strongholds, especially as it doubles down on efforts to “improve quality” and “build community” in markets like Dallas and Oklahoma.
For now, Houstonians will have to say goodbye to a health-driven fast food favorite. Whether Salad and Go returns to Houston in the future remains to be seen—but the appetite for affordable drive-thru food in the Bayou City hasn’t gone anywhere.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for updates on local business openings, closings, and restaurant news in the Houston area.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
