St. Petersburg, Fla. — Saladworks, a growing fast-casual salad franchise and a leading brand under the dining platform WOWorks, has signed a 10-unit development agreement that will bring its health-forward dining experience to several communities in North Carolina.
The first location is expected to open in Greenville, N.C., in spring 2026, with additional locations planned for the Greenville-New Bern-Washington, Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) and Wilmington DMAs. Driving this growth is local restaurateur and CEO of Mixon Foods, Zack Mixon.
Mixon also plans to explore other WOWorks concepts such as Frutta Bowls, a superfood café, and Barberitos, a better-for-you burrito brand, including co-branding opportunities — leveraging an increasingly popular model that has proven successful within the WOWorks system.
“We’re proud to welcome Zack into the WOWorks family with this significant agreement,” says Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. “His entrepreneurial drive, local market knowledge and personal commitment to healthier living perfectly aligns with our mission to deliver meaningful, nutritious dining experiences to our guests, and we could not have asked for a better partner to drive our expansion across North Carolina.”
Saladworks was founded in 1986 and began franchising in 1992, establishing itself as the nation’s premier fast-casual salad brand. With more than 100 locations throughout the country, Saladworks features a fully customizable menu of salads, warm grain bowls and wraps, with more than 60 fresh ingredients to suit all tastes and dietary preferences. The brand offers a healthy, convenient dining option that aligns with the increasing consumer demand for nutritious and flavorful meals. For more information, visit www.franchise.saladworks.com.
Founded in 2020, WOWorks is a subsidiary of Centre Lane Partners, LLC, and has a portfolio that includes Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Z!Eats (formerly Zoup!) and The Simple Greek. For more information, visit www.woworksusa.com.
SOURCE: WOWorks