Fast-Casual Chain Salad and Go Closes All Remaining Stores After Bankruptcy Filing
Phoenix, Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Fast-casual chain Salad and Go is permanently closing its remaining 70 locations on Wednesday following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, driven by rising costs and broader industry headwinds.
Immediate Closure Announcement
Salad And Go announced the immediate and permanent closure of all its locations on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, following a bankruptcy filing [1][2]. The fast-casual drive-thru chain will serve its last customers on Wednesday, marking the end of operations for its remaining units [1]. Mike Tattersfield, CEO of Salad And Go, described the situation as a painful day for everyone involved with the brand [1]. The company cited sustained pressure on consumer demand, past strategic growth challenges, and rising costs as primary drivers for the liquidation [1][2].
Operational Footprint and Timeline
Founded in Gilbert in 2013, the chain operated 70 drive-thru locations in Arizona and Nevada prior to this announcement [1][2]. This final closure follows a series of contractions, including the closure of all locations in Texas and Oklahoma in January 2026 [1]. In September 2025, the company had already announced the closing of more than 40 stores across the country [1]. The current bankruptcy filing was submitted as voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 on August 4 [2].
Market Conditions and Industry Impact
The company noted that a Cyclospora outbreak in July weakened confidence across the industry, although Salad And Go was not implicated in the outbreak [1][2]. This external factor compounded existing financial hardships within the competitive quick-service restaurant sector [1]. The abrupt liquidation serves as a cautionary tale for rapidly expanding venture-backed dining concepts navigating elevated labor and supply chain costs [1].