Salata Expands to 130 New Restaurants Across the U.S.
Salata expands salad empire.
HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – Salata, a Houston-based fast-casual salad chain, has engaged CBRE to support an aggressive expansion plan that includes adding 130 new locations and entering the Florida market.
CBRE will advise Salata in selecting sites for 30 restaurants scheduled to open this year, followed by another 100 locations planned for 2019 and 2020.
The growth strategy targets Sunbelt and other high-demand U.S. markets, with a focus on expanding in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Atlanta, Chicago and Oklahoma City, while launching the brand’s first Florida locations later this year. Salata currently operates more than 70 corporate and franchise restaurants across Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Georgia and Southern California.
The CBRE advisory team is led by Houston natives Brian Ashby and Sydney Dixon. CBRE is guiding site selection toward prominent end-cap spaces in busy retail developments as well as freestanding locations within leading shopping centers. Typical locations average approximately 2,800 square feet.
“We are proud to partner with a high-quality brand and a dedicated team that promotes a healthy lifestyle for many customers,” said Brian Ashby of CBRE. “This partnership allows us to apply advanced research, location analytics, predictive modeling and transaction management — what CBRE calls Retail Science — to support Salata’s growth.”
Salata is known for customizable, tossed-to-order salads and wraps that position the brand as a fresh, health-focused alternative for quick dining.
