Topic overview
In brief
- Salad and Go has filed for bankruptcy and is closing all locations in Arizona and Nevada.
- The chain faced challenges due to a widespread cyclospora outbreak affecting consumer confidence.
- The closure reflects broader issues in the food industry related to safety and operational costs.
Summary
In the United States, the made-to-order salad chain Salad and Go has announced the closure of all its locations following a bankruptcy filing. This decision comes amid a widespread cyclospora outbreak that has affected thousands of Americans. The company, which was founded in Gilbert, Arizona, in 2013, operated 70 drive-thru locations across Arizona and Nevada. Despite not being directly implicated in the outbreak, Salad and Go cited weakened consumer confidence and rising operational costs as significant challenges that contributed to its decision to close.
The cyclospora outbreak has raised concerns across the food industry, leading to increased scrutiny of food safety practices. Salad and Go stated that it does not use shredded iceberg lettuce or source ingredients from suppliers linked to the outbreak. However, the company acknowledged that the outbreak has negatively impacted consumer confidence in the food sector, which has compounded its existing challenges.