Every Salad And Go is closing. Anounced today.

https://youtu.be/qmG4hiy5DFo

Why Salad And Go is closing all locations

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Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is permanently closing all of its remaining locations nationwide, with final operations ending today, August 5, 2026. E ery single store is shutting down permanently.

Salad and Go previously operated in Arizona and Nevada, having earlier closed its units in Texas and Oklahoma. However, the drive-thru chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and permanently closed all of its remaining locations.Former Operating StatesArizona: The home state and primary hub where the chain was founded.Nevada: Included the final active outposts before the complete shutdown.Texas: Shut down earlier in the expansion pullback.Oklahoma: Also exited during earlier restructuring.Explore the Wikipedia Overview for background history on the chain.Read local reporting from AZCentral regarding the final closure details.

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Salad and Go has not released an exact total number of employees losing their jobs following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and complete permanent shutdown. However, the closure impacts all remaining operations, including its corporate headquarters and approximately 70 final drive-thru locations across Arizona and Nevada, after earlier regional cuts had already displaced hundreds of workers.Shutdown DetailsFile for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection announced in reports by KTAR News.Permanent closure of all remaining store locations finalized on August 5, 2026.Reasons cited include high operational costs, dropping demand, and fallout from a July industry food outbreak.Read a full report on the shutdown from AZCentral.View the company background details via Fox 10 Phoenix.

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< Reasons cited include high operational costs, dropping demand,

and fallout from a July industry food outbreak

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A ton of people will be out of a job end of day today. The 5th.

12 to 20 cross-trained employees on the roster per store to cover all weekly shifts.

Employees were not told, they learned from customers in the drive thru. They heard it just hours ago as the lines got really busy.

https://www.tiktok.com/@roxannesreality/video/7670379938687569182

typical Salad and Go drive-thru location operates with a lean crew of about 3 to 5 team members per shift (including a shift lead and a few line/window staff), totaling roughly 12 to 20 cross-trained employees on the roster per store to cover all weekly shifts.Operational Staffing ModelLean Structure: Because ingredient prep and heavy processing are handled off-site at central commissaries/kitchens, individual stores require minimal back-of-house labor.Shift Breakdown: A normal operating shift usually features a small, efficient team managing the drive-thru window, assembly line, and order taking.Store Closure Context: Please note that Salad and Go has permanently closed all of its drive-thru locations.If

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Indeed

https://www.indeed.com

Team Member hourly salaries in Tempe, AZ at Salad and Go

The estimated average pay for Team Member at this company in Tempe is $24.40 per hour, which is 76% above the national average.

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Hourly pay for a standard Restaurant Team Member position at Salad and Go in Arizona typically starts at $15.15 per hour. Average earnings across general crew and staff roles range from about $15.24 to over $18.00 per hour depending on experience, while aggregate data platforms sometimes estimate higher blended averages based on mixed local reporting.Pay Breakdown by RoleTeam Member / Crew: Starts at roughly $15.15/hr.Shift Leader / Management: Higher hourly rates or salaried options scaling past $22.00–$27.00/hr depending on specific shift duties and experience level.Benefits and PerksFree meal provided every shift.Flexible schedules with morning and evening availability.Flexible pay options (such as myFlexPay) to access earned wages early.Explore current openings and data details on ZipRecruiter.Read aggregated employee estimates on Indeed.Check alternative salary trajectories on Glassdoor.

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Lol

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The original founders of Salad and Go, Tony and Roushan Christofellis, now own and operate Angie’s (including Angie’s Lobster and Angie’s Prime Grill). They sold their shares and completely exited Salad and Go by 2021 due to a disagreement with private equity investors over rapid national expansion.Where the Original Founders Are NowThe New Venture: After leaving Salad and Go, the founders started Angie's Food Concepts in 2022.The Concept: They run drive-thru restaurants similar to their original vision, serving affordable items like lobster rolls, prime grill meals, and sides.Current Status: Following Salad and Go’s permanent closure and bankruptcy filing, the founders noted they were not surprised, stating that the fast-paced expansion pushed by later equity owners ruined the original efficient business model.Explore current menu options and locations from the official Angie's website.Read the original founders' perspective on the AZCentral report.

Tik Tok vid

https://www.tiktok.com/@roxannesreality/video/7670379938687569182

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Following Salad and Go’s permanent closure and bankruptcy filing, the founders noted they were not surprised, stating that the fast-paced expansion pushed by later equity owners ruined the original efficient business model

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They got out when private equity wanted quick expansion.

They hated the idea.

They got out before the bankruptcy and closing of all locations.

The original idea owners.

They sound like good people.

Good OUR STORY:

https://www.angies.com/ourstory

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They knew that Salad And Go expansion was a bad idea that the private equity insisted on.

Their new venture(s) seem pretty well planned.

I think I will go try them tommorow.

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Salad and Go was originally started in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona, by the husband-and-wife team Tony and Roushan Christofellis.Original Founders & ConceptTony and Roushan Christofellis: Bootstrapped the first location by selling their home and cashing in a retirement account. They aimed to make fresh, healthy fast food affordable for everyone.Chef Daniel Patino: Brought on early by the founders to help develop the original menu and culinary concepts.Later ChangesThe founders parted ways with the brand after selling their remaining shares to private equity partner Volt Investment Holdings by 2021 due to strategic disagreements over expansion pace.Following their departure, the new ownership moved the headquarters out of state and pushed aggressive national growth, though the chain ultimately filed for bankruptcy and closed permanently in 2026.After leaving Salad and Go, the Christofellises went on to launch new Arizona-based drive-thru concepts including Angie's Lobster and Angie's Prime Grill.

The old owners must have be saying “ I told ya so”. All day..

Their new concept seems to be working out great for them.

Still making the salads and much more.

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phoenix

coyote

2y ago

hpshaft

Angie's Prime Grille Appreciation Thread

Wanted to post here as they are opening new locations as we speak and most of their existing locations are now fully combined Prime Grille/Lobster.

Wife and I have been using the Pinnacle Peak/19th Ave location for our weekly takeout for a month or so now and incase anyone hasn't tried it yet - it's amazing food at 1/3-2/3rds the price of most every other corporate chain.

It's a breath of fresh air among huge chains that jack prices up for seemingly not reason other than profit. Angie's food is good quality, (relatively) healthy and CHEAP.

I'm originally from New England the lobster is consistent and pretty damn good given the price. It's not the best I've ever had - but it is by far the best $11.99 lobster roll I've ever tried.

The steak, shrimp and chicken are great and portions are generous. Drinks are either included or $1. Breakfast items are shockingly cheap.

Employees at the pinnacle and Thunderbird locations have been nice and my orders have been correct.

To anyone who has yet to try it, give it a shot and say f__k you to Chipotle, McDonalds and the like.

Cheers!

https://www.reddit.com/r/phoenix/comments/1bjh8dy/angies_prime_grille_appreciation_thread/

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Everything Princeton Texas ·

Princeton for Progress and Growth

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The founders of Salad and Go recently explained why the company has been closing stores, including the latest 32 locations that removed all remaining Texas and Oklahoma City locations.

They shared that after starting the brand in 2013 with a mission to make healthy drive‑thru food affordable, they eventually partnered with investors who later pushed for rapid expansion.

When they no longer agreed on the direction, the founders fully exited in 2021.

From the outside, they watched the company move away from the quality and values they built — removing organics, outsourcing proteins, adding preservatives, and raising prices. Seeing that shift, they created Angie’s Lobster and Angie’s Prime Grill to bring back fresh, premium, affordable food.

They say Angie’s is strong and growing, with around 17 new locations planned for 2026,

https://www.facebook.com/groups/princetontexas/posts/1535417557569820/

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Angie's

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Today is a bittersweet day for us. Thirteen years ago, we started Salad and Go with a simple belief that great-tasting, good-for-you food should be affordable for everyone. We dreamed that anywhere there was a McDonald's, there would also be a better and healthier alternative that people could afford. Although we exited in 2021, watching the company announce the closing of its remaining locations is heartbreaking. We’re grateful for every team member, customer, supplier and community that believed in our crazy mission.

When we started Angie’s, we didn’t set out to recreate the past. We set out to keep chasing the same dream that inspired us from the beginning - make better food more affordable to everyone. Whether it’s USDA Prime steak, antibiotic-free chicken, fresh-cut salads with organic romaine and seed oil free dressings, wild-caught seafood, premium pizza, or whatever comes next, our mission remains the same.

The best food shouldn’t be reserved for people of a certain income. It should be available to everyone. That’s why every decision we make starts with one question: What do people want to eat and need to eat and how do we make it better AND more affordable?

To everyone who was ever a part of the Salad and Go journey with us, we thank you. To everyone joining us at Angie’s…

We’re just getting started.

If you believe that better food should cost less - not more - we’d love for you to help us prove that this mission still matters. Come visit us at Angie's. Tell your friends. Share our story.

Together, we can build something even bigger than before. The mission was never just about salads. It was always bigger than that. It has always been about making great food affordable for everyone. That is Angie’s — The New Fast Food.

• Roushan, Tony & Team Angie's

https://www.facebook.com/eatangies