Just Salad, Inc.
Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2006 with the mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. Headquartered in New York, NY, the company focuses on providing healthy, affordable, and climate-conscious meals.
The company's menu features a diverse range of offerings, including customizable salads, wraps, warm bowls, soups, smoothies, and recently introduced Market Plates. Just Salad emphasizes fresh, wholesome ingredients, homemade dressings, and a variety of plant-centric options. Beyond in-store dining, they offer digital ordering for pickup and delivery, and catering services, targeting health-conscious consumers in urban and suburban markets.
In February 2025, Just Salad raised $200 million in a funding round, valuing the company at approximately $1 billion, with plans to accelerate new unit growth, menu innovation, technology, and customer experience. Nick Kenner is the Founder and CEO of Just Salad. The company is a Certified B Corporation and is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, notably through its reusable bowl program, which is the largest in the U.S. restaurant industry, and its carbon-labeled menu. As of early 2025/2026, Just Salad operates over 100 locations across seven states and is expanding its footprint with initiatives like its first drive-thru location opened in late 2024/early 2025.
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