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WOWorks Restaurant Brands Finalizes 12 Franchise Agreements and Openings in 10 States in 2021

by Katie Lee December 3, 2021

St. Petersburg, Fla. — The WOWorks family of restaurant brands — Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek — experienced growth of its co-branded restaurant concepts in 2021 with six locations opening and six additional franchise agreements signed across 10 states by the end of the year. “We are seeing an accelerated growth in co-branded WOWorks restaurants because our healthy-halo brands meet growing menu and flavor demands, and have the flexibility in size and operation to open alongside current restaurants and inside many non-traditional spaces,” says Eric …

December 3, 2021

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Saladworks and Frutta Bowls Debut First U.S. Walmart Location

by Katie Lee September 16, 2021

Rochester, N.Y. — WOWorks, the parent company of health-centric fast-casual brands Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has debuted its first location in a Walmart grocery store in Rochester, N.Y. The ghost kitchen location will include Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual entrée salad franchise, and Frutta Bowls, the nation’s fastest-growing superfoods café, alongside other mouthwatering brands. This opening comes after WOWorks signed a deal for 90 non-traditional retail presences with Ghost Kitchen Brands in the spring of this year. Saladworks currently has over 150 locations across …

September 16, 2021

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Saladworks Signs Deal with Ghost Kitchen Brands to Open 90 Non-Traditional Locations by End of 2021

by Katie Lee April 1, 2021

West Conshohocken, Pa. — Saladworks, a leading fast-casual salad brand, has signed a deal with Ghost Kitchen Brands to double its footprint across the United States and Canada. The agreement will bring 60 non-traditional locations to the U.S. and 30 to Canada by the end of 2021. Many of these new kitchens will live inside Walmart stores offering some seating, and all locations included in the deal will offer carry-out and third-party delivery. “Saladworks is a perfect strategic partner for Ghost Kitchen Brands as we continue to grow and reinvent …

April 1, 2021

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Saladworks Opens 100th Location, Eyes Ohio for Expansion

by Katie Lee January 20, 2020

Philadelphia — America’s original fast-casual salad concept, Saladworks first opened in 1986 and launched its first franchised location in 2001. After opening its 100th location in Howard Park, Md., on January 6, 2020, Saladworks now plans to expand in Ohio. “The state of Ohio offers us a great opportunity for organic growth,” says Eric Lavinder, vice president of franchise development. “Not only does it provide an adjacent territory to our market in Pennsylvania, but Ohio is also an extremely business-friendly state with responsible rent, market rates and great minimum wage.” …

January 20, 2020

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Saladworks Partners with the United States Air Force to Develop Restaurants on Base

by Katie Lee December 2, 2019

Conshohocken, Pa. — Saladworks, a leading entrée salad franchise in the fast-casual space, has partnered with the United States Air Force to develop Saladworks restaurants on U.S. bases. “A couple of years ago, we embarked on a revamp of our military base food and beverage platform,” says Mike Baker, chief of strategy and innovation at the Air Force Services Center. “What we have attempted to do with this new model is really modernize our food and beverage options. A younger, more socially aware demographic is in service now, with millennials …

December 2, 2019

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Saladworks Taps Former Schlotzsky’s President as New CEO

by Katie Lee August 23, 2019

Conshohocken, Pa. — Saladworks has appointed a new chief executive officer, Kelly Roddy, effective August 1, 2019. He brings 30 years of industry experience to the brand. As former president of Schlotzsky’s, Roddy has demonstrated focus on unit level economics and franchisee success. Most notably during his tenure, Schlotzsky’s experienced 10 consecutive years of positive comp growth. Prior to his leadership in the QSR space, Roddy led operations, sales and marketing at the San Antonio-based supermarket chain H-E-B. “I am honored to have been elected as Saladworks’ new chief executive …

August 23, 2019

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Saladworks Plans to Open 17 New Locations in 2019

by Katie Lee January 25, 2019

Philadelphia — With successful 2018 openings in four states, Saladworks, the healthy, fast-casual franchise, will continue to expand its national footprint to new and existing states in 2019. With 10 new stores committed to by new and existing franchisees in 2018, the expanding brand is on target to open 17 locations in 2019. Stores will open in Rhode Island, Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, California, Minnesota and Arkansas.

January 25, 2019

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Saladworks Opens First Atlanta Location

by Katie Lee July 31, 2018

Atlanta — Saladworks, the nation’s leading salad-centric franchise brand, has opened its first Atlanta-area location, with extensive plans to develop the market, perhaps with at least 20 locations. Atlanta-area markets under consideration include Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Midtown and Perimeter. The company hopes to have at least a dozen stores open in the next 3 years.

July 31, 2018

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Front & Center

by Katie Lee February 10, 2016

As people place greater emphasis on healthy living, salad moves to the center of the plate — something Saladworks has been doing for almost 30 years. Today, the franchise prepares to expand and unveil a new design prototype.

February 10, 2016