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Axios
20-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Selling steak from a vending machine
Steak is showing up in some odd places these days. The latest: Just weeks after Potbelly launched a prime rib sandwich, Chicago's Farmer's Fridge is selling steak from a vending machine — albeit in a salad. What they're saying: "We're seeing a moment for peak protein demand and want to give our customers what they're craving," Farmers Fridge CEO Luke Saunders tells Axios. "We know there are people who are skeptical about trying fresh food from a vending machine. Now we're asking them to go a step further and order steak." Between the lines: This Steakhouse Chopped salad ($13) arrives at a time when the nation is returning to meat despite big bets over the last decade on plant-based alternatives. Zoom in: The salad combines mixed lettuce and Napa cabbage with roasted potatoes, balsamic caramelized onions and shaved Parmesan, drizzled with Caesar dressing and topped with crispy fried onions and tender, medium-rare cubes of seared flank steak. The verdict: I love how the rich blend of steak, potatoes, onions and parm plays off the freshness of the greens and crunchy accent of the onions. This feels like a full meal. The caveat: Farmer's Fridge just started rolling these salads out last week, and they're not super easy to find. Full disclosure: Last week, I had to ask a company spokesperson to help me locate a steak salad near me. I nabbed one in the U.S. Customs House on South Canal, where I had to go through a federal security check to get to the machine. The salad costs $13 at most locations, but prices can vary in hot spots like airports. What's next: Farmers Fridge reps say the salads will gradually become more ubiquitous, but, for now, it's best to use the company's app to see if the machine near you has one.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sweetgreen Opens Its 250th Location, First in Richmond, Virginia
The fast-casual chain will bring its fresh salads, bowls and protein plates to the River City RICHMOND, Va., March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand connecting more people to real food, announced the opening of its first Richmond location in Carytown. The 2,162-square-foot location marks an exciting milestone as Sweetgreen's 250th restaurant, furthering the brand's expansion across the country. "Sweetgreen was founded just a couple of hours from Richmond with the goal of bringing communities together through fresh, high-quality food," said Jonathan Neman, Co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen. "We're honored to carry that mission forward in Carytown, partnering with local businesses and serving delicious meals made with real ingredients. Opening our 250th location here makes this moment even more special, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate with the Richmond community." Since its founding in Washington, D.C. in 2007 and expansion across the DMV, Sweetgreen continues to partner with local farmers and growers to bring guests real, delicious food. Sweetgreen's Carytown location will feature goat cheese from FireFly Farms, one of the brand's first suppliers and longest partnerships born out of the Dupont Circle farmers market in D.C. "We have been a partner of Sweetgreen for sixteen years, and are thrilled to bring our farm-fresh goat cheese to the Richmond area. At FireFly Farms, we prioritize producing high-quality, delicious cheese from fresh milk, and we can't wait for the Richmond community to enjoy the perfect pairing of our goat cheese with Sweetgreen's signature flavors," said Mike Koch, Co-founder of FireFly Farms. Today, Sweetgreen has stayed true to its mission of prioritizing quality, sustainable ingredients and fresh produce. Sweetgreen's menu of salads, warm bowls, protein plates and sides features longtime favorites, including the Harvest Bowl and Crispy Rice Bowl, alongside protein-packed offerings like the Miso Glazed Salmon and Steakhouse Chopped. Sweetgreen also recently launched a brand new menu item that will be available on opening day: Ripple Fries. Made with five simple ingredients, including wavy-cut russet potatoes, avocado oil, potato starch, fresh herbs and sea salt, then air-fried to perfection, Ripple Fries are designed for optimal dipping, like savoring the last bit of Sweetgreen salad dressing or trying the new Garlic Aioli or Pickle Ketchup. With a deep commitment to the communities it serves, Sweetgreen is proud to partner with Feed More for its Richmond opening to give back and make a positive impact. For over five decades, Feed More has provided health and hope to neighbors across 29 counties and five cities in Central Virginia. For every meal purchased on opening day, we will donate a meal to Feed More for people in Central Virginia experiencing food insecurity. In honor of its first Richmond opening and 250th location, Sweetgreen will also offer mini floral bouquets from Richmond Flower Truck, while supplies last, on Tuesday, March 18. The Carytown space will accommodate up to 24 diners inside and six diners on the restaurant's patio. For pick-up or delivery options, customers can visit or download the Sweetgreen app. Located in the Carytown Exchange at 3502 W. Cary St, the store will be open 10:00am - 10:00pm daily. About Sweetgreen: Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. They plant roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to 250 locations across the United States, and its vision is to lead the next generation of restaurants and lifestyle brands built on quality, community and innovation. To learn more about Sweetgreen, its menu, and its loyalty program, visit Follow @Sweetgreen on Instagram, Facebook and X. View source version on Contacts Sweetgreen Contact, Mediapress@ Sweetgreen Contact, Investor Relations:Rebecca Nounouir@ Sign in to access your portfolio
