Dallas-based Snappy Salads has a story familiar to many in the fast-casual realm: An executive was looking for a certain type of food and couldn't find it, so he started his own concept. In this case, however, that executive was Chris Dahlander, a former marketing director for Brinker International who wanted to provide more nutritious meals for people on the go. The result was a salad chain that has continued to grow steadily. System sales last year rose more than 23%, even though the chain added just one location.
| 2018 Systemwide Sales ($000,000) | $21* |
|---|---|
| YOY Sales Change | 23.3% |
| 2018 U.S. Units | 18 |
| YOY Unit Change | 5.9% |
| 2018 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,240* |
| Future 50 Year | 2019 |
| Franchising | Yes |
*Technomic estimate
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