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title: "gusto Launches Grilled & Chilled Salmon as Permanent Protein Option"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/06232618-b94b-4da9-8e7a-c252b443c3c5
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/gusto-launches-grilled-chilled-salmon-as-permanent-protein-option/
author: "Danny Klein"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2026-09-22T11:59:18.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:18.241Z
image: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gustosalmon.jpg
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# gusto Launches Grilled & Chilled Salmon as Permanent Protein Option

**TL;DR:** gusto! launches Grilled & Chilled Salmon as a permanent protein option and introduces two new seasonal favorites, Kimchi Korean BBQ and Pumpkin Pecan Chip Cookie. The new menu items are available at all 12 gusto! locations starting September 22.

*By Danny Klein, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-22. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/gusto-launches-grilled-chilled-salmon-as-permanent-protein-option/).*

## Story

gusto!, the Atlanta-born fast-casual brand known for healthy bowls and wraps packed with bold global flavors, is welcoming fall with a lineup designed to bring guests more variety, including a new premium protein option and two new seasonal favorites. Beginning Tuesday, September 22, all 12 gusto! locations will launch Grilled & Chilled Salmon as a permanent protein option. The fall LTO lineup includes Kimchi Korean BBQ, Pumpkin Pecan Chip Cookie and Cherry Limeade.

“We’re excited to bring our guests a fall lineup that really gives them something new to crave,” said gusto! Founder and CEO Nate Hybl. “From the bold Korean flavors of our Kimchi Korean BBQ to our new Grilled & Chilled Salmon and a seasonal Pumpkin Pecan Chip Cookie, there are more ways than ever to build a meal that feels fresh, flavorful and uniquely yours.”

The fall menu brings together bold, savory flavors, familiar seasonal favorites and a new protein option:

- **Grilled & Chilled Salmon:** A premium protein option that is grilled until tender, flaky and full of rich flavor, then served chilled for a light, refreshing bite. Guests can add salmon to any gusto! bowl or wrap. This expands gusto!’s protein lineup with an option designed to appeal to health-minded, protein-focused and pescatarian guests.

- **Kimchi Korean BBQ:** A bold combination of spicy, savory Korean BBQ sauce made with gochujang, kimchi, cucumbers and carrots tossed in a sesame-soy dressing and finished with sesame scallions. The entrée delivers a meaningful Korean heat at a 7 out of 10 index and is vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free.

- **Pumpkin Pecan Chip Cookie:** Pumpkin spice, nutty pecans and creamy white chocolate chips come together in a perfectly seasonal treat that can be enjoyed on its own or added to a meal.

- **Cherry Limeade:** Sweet cherry and tart lime combine for a bright, refreshing drink that has quickly become a guest favorite since its introduction earlier this year.

The fast-casual brand’s menu offers a fresh take on global cuisines, introducing guests to unique, bold flavor combinations they might not normally associate with healthy fare. The choice begins with a bowl or wrap. Then guests select a base, a protein, and a gusto (or a signature flavor profile). From the smoky Chipotle Mango Avocado to the bright Tahini Cucumber Feta, the gusto! team has mastered the bowl- and wrap-making science, delivering meals in 30 seconds or less.

The 11-year-old brand continues to invest in its people by fostering a growth mindset and providing opportunities for upward mobility.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- new menu items (topic)
- Atlanta (location)
- Danny Klein (person)
- seasonal offerings (topic)
- protein options (topic)
- gusto! (company)
- Nate Hybl (person)

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Originally reported by Danny Klein, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/gusto-launches-grilled-chilled-salmon-as-permanent-protein-option/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/06232618-b94b-4da9-8e7a-c252b443c3c5).