The drive-thru salad chain Salad and Go is pulling out of two major US states, confirming the closure of all its remaining outlets in Texas and Oklahoma. This marks a significant retreat for the fast-casual brand, which is now shifting its strategic focus back to its original heartland.
Strategic Withdrawal from Key Markets
Salad and Go will shutter its final 25 Texas locations and seven Oklahoma stores by Saturday, 11 January 2026, according to reports. The company has also confirmed it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Coppell, Texas, to Arizona. This decision follows a major round of closures in September 2025, when 41 stores were shut across Texas and Oklahoma, including all sites in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
In a statement, Salad and Go's Chief Executive Officer, Mike Tattersfield, explained the rationale. "After assessing our business, we made the decision to exit our Texas and Oklahoma markets and refocus on strengthening our core operations in Arizona and Nevada," he said. Tattersfield, the former Krispy Kreme CEO who took the helm in April 2025, added that this move positions the company for long-term success.
Leadership and Previous Closures
The CEO expressed gratitude to employees and communities in the affected states, noting, "Texas and Oklahoma are important markets to us, and we intend to return when the time is right." Tattersfield's extensive background includes leadership roles at Caribou Coffee, Einstein Noah, and as chairman of Panera Brands until 2024.
The latest closures represent the final step in a withdrawal that began last autumn. The September 2025 shutdowns impacted 18 stores in North Texas alone. At that time, the company had stated an intention to maintain a presence in the Dallas and Oklahoma areas, while continuing operations in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.
Future Focus and Brand History
Before this full exit, the chain operated more than 140 locations across four states, known for offering salads typically priced under $10, alongside burritos, wraps, and soups. Recently, it had expanded its menu to include sweet treats like a Chewy Marshmallow Bar and specialty drinks. The company had also invested in infrastructure, opening a centralised kitchen in Garland, Texas, in 2024, designed to support up to 500 locations within a 12-hour delivery radius.
The firm's strategy is now clear: a consolidation of resources. "Concentrating our efforts will allow us to strengthen the brand and invest more in improving quality, driving innovation, and building community," Tattersfield stated in his earlier September announcement. The future of Salad and Go will now be written in the southwestern United States, as it aims to secure its niche in the competitive drive-thru and healthy fast-food sector.
