
Sweetgreen bets on winning back the bowl-weary guest
The fast-casual chain on Thursday said same-store sales in the first quarter fell nearly 13%, which was the sharpest decline for the chain since it went public in 2021.
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The fast-casual chain on Thursday said same-store sales in the first quarter fell nearly 13%, which was the sharpest decline for the chain since it went public in 2021.

The brand launched wraps to supplement its core bowl and salad business, following its worst quarterly same-store sales performance.

The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain reported a 12.8% slide in same-store sales driven by an 11.2% drop in guest traffic and unfavorable winter weather.

Sweetgreen has launched wrap sandwiches at all locations nationwide following successful tests in New York, Los Angeles, and the Midwest to attract a broader customer base.

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Sweetgreen is a health-conscious and sustainable fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh and locally sourced ingredients, but it does not franchise.

Sweetgreen has opened its first location powered by technology, which features a fully automated production line.

Sweetgreen, a fast-casual salad chain, has launched Sweetpass, a loyalty program that includes a monthly subscription tier.

Sweetgreen, a healthy lifestyle salad chain aiming to build healthier communities with real food, has released its financial results for the second quarter, stating that the external environment has become more challenging and uncertain and announcing layoffs.

Sweetgreen, an American upscale salad chain, debuted on Wall Street this Thursday and soared to success, giving the chain a market value of over $5.5 billion.

Sweetgreen has acquired a D.C.-based delivery service, Galley Foods, to gain unparalleled insight into delivery and expand its services.

Sweetgreen raises $200 million in latest funding round to focus on digital platform and social impact.

Fast-casual chain Sweetgreen will stop accepting cash at locations in New York, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania in January, and at locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. in March.

Upscale fast casual chains are gaining popularity among consumers and challenging the norm in the limited service restaurant industry, serving high-quality meals at fast casual prices.