The chain opened its first Ohio store in Columbus on 4 September in the Short North neighbourhood just miles away from The Ohio State University.
Health-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen has entered the Buckeye State. The 3,605sq ft store features an open kitchen concept and holds space for up to 46 patrons. Sweetgreen says Columbus was one of the most requested cities for the chain to expand to.
“With local ingredients sourced from across the midwest, we’re excited to bring the Sweetgreen flavour to Columbus’ iconic food scene,” said Jonathan Neman, Co-Founder and CEO of Sweetgreen. “It’s been a long time coming and we are so grateful to the Columbus community for embracing us with open arms!”
Sweetgreen recently said that for fiscal year 2024, it expects to open between 24 and 26 new restaurants. The entry into Ohio comes just weeks after the chain added Christopher Tarrant to its C-suite as Senior VP and Chief Development Officer, who will oversee real estate development, design and construction.
Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen operates more than 230 restaurants across the US, selling salads and bowls that prioritise organic, regenerative and locally-sourced produce.
