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sweetgreen Pilots Automation at New Store

by Katie Lee May 11, 2023

Los Angeles — sweetgreen has opened its first restaurant powered by automation, accelerating the industry’s adoption of advanced technology and taking steps toward the future of dining. The pilot store, located in Naperville, Ill., debuts new technology called the sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen, designed to enhance the customer experience and food quality, with a focus on fresh ingredients, fast service and friendly hospitality. With the advancement of automation playing a large role across industries today, sweetgreen is eager and excited to be an early adopter in the space, opening the first …

May 11, 2023

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sweetgreen Releases 2022 Impact Report Detailing Progress Toward ESG Goals

by Katie Lee April 18, 2023

Los Angeles — This month, sweetgreen released its first 2022 Impact Report, detailing the company’s ongoing initiatives to build a sustainable food system and responsible business. The report highlights sweetgreen’s Fiscal Year 2022 progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, including its commitments to becoming carbon neutral by 2027. “Since day one, we have recognized the connection between our mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food, and creating sustainable solutions to deliver better products for our customers that are responsibly made,” says Jonathan Neman, …

April 18, 2023

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Sweetgreen Opens First Order Ahead Drive-Up Format

by Katie Lee November 17, 2022

Los Angeles — On November 14, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane,” located in Schaumburg, Ill. The grand opening of “sweetlane” serves as the latest iteration of the company’s evolving restaurant experience, testing new formats to meet customers where they are. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pick up online orders through a drive-up window. To order via “sweetlane,” customers place their order through the sweetgreen website or app, and choose “sweetlane” as their desired …

November 17, 2022

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sweetgreen Names Former Starbucks EVP as COO

by Katie Lee May 13, 2020

Los Angeles — sweetgreen, the seasonal restaurant with the mission of connecting people to real food, has hired Starbucks veteran Chris Carr as its new chief operations officer. “Chris’ values and leadership skills will make for an exceptional addition to the sweetgreen team,” says Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of sweetgreen. “With his experience in delivering sustainable growth in retail and supply chain, we’re looking forward to Chris furthering his impact on the future of real food and amplifying our growth ahead.” Carr most recently served as Starbucks’ executive vice …

May 13, 2020

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sweetgreen Joins Forces with World Central Kitchen to Feed Heroes on the Front Line

by Katie Lee April 3, 2020

Los Angeles — On April 1, sweetgreen, the seasonal restaurant with the mission of connecting people to real food, launched the Sweetgreen Impact Outpost Fund. The fund was created in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), the international not-for-profit organization founded by chef José Andrés that uses the power of food to heal and strengthen communities in times of crisis. Through the fund, corporations, sponsors and customers are able to join sweetgreen and WCK’s efforts to feed more front line medical personnel working in hospitals, while also helping fund new …

April 3, 2020