Salad and Go closing all locations today: Cyclospora outbreak proves to be final nail for embattled chain

Salad and Go, a drive-through fast-food chain that originated in Arizona and expanded into Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada, is now closing all of its remaining locations due to a combination of financial struggles and the Cyclospora outbreak, reports indicate. And Go Concepts, LLC, the owner of Salad and Go, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 4, 2026.

The chain's financial difficulties stemmed from a rapid expansion into new markets in 2021, which resulted in high fixed overhead costs, low consumer awareness of the locations, and increased competition. The Cyclospora outbreak, though unrelated to the company's lettuce, deterred some consumers from buying salad products, negatively impacting sales.

At its peak, Salad and Go operated 146 stores, with 63 in Arizona and seven in Nevada. All Texas and Oklahoma locations were shuttered by January and July 2025, respectively. Now, all remaining Arizona and Nevada stores are closing this week, totaling 70 store closures. CEO Mike Tattersfield expressed regret over the closure, acknowledging the pain of this decision for everyone involved with the company.