1851

More than 30 years ago, <a href="http://www.saladworksfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-saladworks-is-the-brand-to-invest-in-2705847" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saladworks</a> was born as the nation&rsquo;s first salad-centric concept. Now, with around 100 locations, new leadership, an updated look, a refreshed menu, added technological advances and an expanded franchisee support staff, the brand is setting its sights on expansion through multi-unit franchisees interested in diversifying their portfolios.

As more and more Americans focus on healthier eating, it&rsquo;s no surprise that it is a $10 Billion segment. And the growing category shows no signs of slowing down with nearly half of all Millennials buying a salad away from home more than three times a week. At a time when most quick service restaurants&rsquo; sales are struggling, <a href="http://saladworks.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-saladworks-is-the-brand-to-invest-in-2705847" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saladworks</a> has seen nine consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth.&nbsp;

&ldquo;What makes Saladworks ideal for a multi-unit owner is they&rsquo;re in a super, hot category &ndash; healthy, fast casual &ndash; and with more than 30 years of experience, they have the structure, support mechanisms and systems proven, which greatly benefits franchisees,&rdquo; said Sean Fitzgerald, Chief Development Strategist at No Limit Agency*. &ldquo;The new, young brands in the space are trying to do the same thing, but they don&rsquo;t have the infrastructure and support system, so there will be growing pains for franchisees and the corporate team, alike. The fact that Saladworks has those proven systems and experience makes them an ideal and less risky investment for multi-unit operators looking at less experienced concepts and wanting to diversify their portfolios.&rdquo;

With so many fast casual and quick service options that feel similar, <a href="http://www.saladworks.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-saladworks-is-the-brand-to-invest-in-2705847" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saladworks</a> offers guests a unique and healthy experience, but it offers its franchisees a solid plan to succeed if following the path for efficient operations, local store marketing, and more. As the nation&rsquo;s largest salad-centric franchise brand, Saladworks provides savvy franchisees an investment that allows them to diversify their portfolio with an on trend segment, and the corporate team experience to match it.

&ldquo;From a restaurant perspective, there are a variety of benefits that Saladworks offers its franchisees that other restaurants simply can&rsquo;t touch,&rdquo; said Saladworks CEO and President Patrick Sugrue. &ldquo;The ease of operations for a QSR is rare, and our model is really simple to execute. Franchisees are able to focus their attention on profitability, customer satisfaction and sales growth.&rdquo;

Just ask its successful multi-unit franchisees about the brand to hear more about why being a Saladworks franchisee is a good choice. Curtis High joined the system with his business partner Jordan Rideout in 2007 and the duo has grown their portfolio to have six locations across Pennsylvania. They have continued to run successful operations and are currently looking at expanding with the brand to open additional restaurants.

&ldquo;I enjoy being a Saladworks multi-store franchisee because it&rsquo;s a great brand and I feel like I&rsquo;m in the right place at the right time,&rdquo; said High. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re not hard to run, and being a multi-unit operator, I feel like now is the time to buy and invest. With Saladworks&rsquo; new look and feel including updated renovations and operating systems, I feel like we&rsquo;re on the cusp of even more good things.&rdquo;

Saladworks, through a robust strategic planning process, is focused on consumer and franchisee satisfaction.&nbsp; With a focus on increasing a franchisee&rsquo;s bottom line, Saladworks is testing a smaller footprint enabled by procurement efficiencies that gives franchisees access to more real estate opportunities, alongside a reduced initial investment. The brand has also enhanced its technology platforms aimed at increasing speed of service while also offerings its guests a robust loyalty program.

&ldquo;We aim to do our part in helping franchisees be as profitable as they can be, so we looked at what could be adjusted to help them be prosperous businessmen and women if they follow the model and use our support system,&rdquo; said Sugrue. &ldquo;This led us to reduce the real estate requirement and lowering the initial investment. When you add that onto all of our ongoing training and provided resources, such as our in-house marketing and in-house operations teams, we are fully backing our franchises with a team that lives and breathes Saladworks and its mission.&rdquo;

To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit <a href="http://www.saladworksfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-saladworks-is-the-brand-to-invest-in-2705847" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.saladworksfranchising.com</a>.

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Why Saladworks is the Brand to Invest In

1851 Franchise

The nation’s largest and first salad-centric fast casual restaurant is a great opportunity for multi-unit franchisees looking to diversity their portfolio

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

why-saladworks-is-the-brand-to-invest-in

Children's Lighthouse

Why Children’s Lighthouse Is a Great Opportunity for Swim School Franchisees

why-childrens-lighthouse-is-a-great-opportunity-for-swim-school-franchisees

Children’s Lighthouse Closes the Third Quarter with Record Franchise Signings and New School Opening

childrenslighthouse-q3-2025-growth

Pet Wants

How Pet Wants Is Redefining the Customer Experience in the Pet Industry

pet-wants-redefining-customer-experience

Jollibee

How Much Can You Really Make With a Jollibee Franchise? Inside the Numbers of Item 19

how-much-can-you-really-make-with-a-jollibee-franchise-inside-the-numbers-of-item-19

United Water Restoration Group

United Water Restoration Group Opens New Locations and Expands Digital Tools in Q3

united-water-restoration-group-franchise-q3-2025

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Thursday 1851 Franchise Agg - NASAA’s Noncompete Push

NASAA’s Noncompete Push Puts Franchise Growth on Uncertain Ground

franchise-noncompete-nasaa-advisory-reasonableness-standard

How a Steady Economy Could Help Franchisors Plan Their Next Move

how-a-steady-economy-could-help-franchisors-plan-their-next-move

Bed Bath & Beyond - Franchise Expansion - Retail Strategy - 1851 Franchise

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Franchise Model as Part of Comeback Strategy

bed-bath-beyond-franchise-expansion-retail-strategy

Senior Entrepreneurship - Franchising - 1851 Franchise

Senior Entrepreneurship Is Rising — And Franchising Is a Key Outlet

senior-entrepreneurship-franchising-silver-startups

U.S. Government Shutdown - Impact on Franchises - 1851 Franchise

Government Shutdown Stalls SBA Loans: How the Shutdown Could Impact Franchises

government-shutdown-impacts-sba-loans-tourism-franchises

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

image of mellow mushroom deep dive into financials article from 1851 franchise

Mellow Mushroom Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

mellow-mushroom-franchise-deep-dive

How goGLOW Turned Clean Beauty Into a Scalable Franchise and Why It’s Accelerating Now

goglow-clean-beauty-tanning-franchise

Shoot 360 Aims for the Topgolf Model, Using Elite Basketball Tech to Appeal to Players '7 to 70'

shoot-360-franchise-growth-tech-basketball-brad-butterworth

A Practical Playbook: Who To Call First When Franchising Your Business

franchising-your-business-who-to-call-first

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Barb Volk and KidStrong logo

Why This Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Owner Is Developing KidStrong Franchises

kidstrong-franchise-owner-barb-volk-2025

graphic image of an 1851 franchisee spotlight brayden and johnny steven of teriyaki madness

Father-and-Daughter Team Bring Teriyaki Madness to Wichita, Kansas, With Big Expansion Plans

johnny-brayden-steven-teriyaki-madness-wichita

Why Saladworks is the Brand to Invest In

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS