This ice cream chain has a focus on unconventional flavors, including Spinach Cake with Chocolate Tahini Fudge and Charred Corn Curd, Cotija and Tajin, the latter of which is made with a mayo ice cream base. Salt & Straw has had its share of unique marketing pushes, such as an edible perfume that also serves as an ice cream topping. The brand's out-there flavors hit home with its customers, as the concept saw sales increase 26% last year.

LocationPortland, Ore.
2021 Systemwide Sales ($000,000)$27*
YOY Sales Change25.7%
2021 U.S. Units25
YOY Unit Change8.7%
2021 Average Unit Volume ($000)$1,140*
Future 50 Year2022
FranchisingNo

*Technomic estimate

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