Salad and Go: Unpacking the Closure of this Beloved Restaurant Chain
Food & Events Editor
January 8, 2026
| Updated 11:09 a.m. CST
| 1 min. read
In a surprising turn of events, all Salad and Go locations, known for their budget-friendly offerings, will be shutting down this month. Here’s what we’ve uncovered about this significant development concerning the restaurant chain’s operations in Texas.
What’s Behind Salad and Go’s Decision to Close All Locations in Texas and Oklahoma?
In September 2025, the restaurant chain made the tough choice to close numerous outlets across Texas, including 18 establishments in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, along with all its venues in major cities such as Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Fast forward to January 2026, and CEO Mike Tattersfield revealed to the Phoenix Business Journal that the company was grappling with an "economic burden" largely due to a large kitchen facility in Dallas coupled with an ineffective business strategy.
When Will the Remaining Salad and Go Restaurants Cease Operations in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Mark your calendars for January 11, 2026, as that’s the date when the last 25 Salad and Go locations in North Texas will close their doors for good. If you're interested in knowing which specific locations are still operational until then, you can find that information in the articles linked herein.
What About the Headquarters: Is Salad and Go Staying in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The answer is no; the company plans to relocate its headquarters back to Phoenix from Coppell. Additionally, it will shut down its commissary facility situated in North Texas.
Will All Salad and Go Locations Shut Down?
Not entirely. While all locations in Texas and Oklahoma will close, the chain will retain a presence in Arizona and Nevada, where it operates around 70 restaurants. These areas will continue to support the brand’s unique concept of offering salads, wraps, and other budget-friendly meals, typically priced under $10, with the convenience of drive-through service.
About the Author:
Anna Butler serves as the food and events editor and has a rich background in journalism, previously reporting on commercial real estate for The Dallas Morning News and managing editorial duties at the Dallas Business Journal. A graduate of Wake Forest University and the International Culinary Center (formerly known as the French Culinary Institute), Anna hails from a long line of Texans and grew up in Austin.
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