Sweetgreen News & Media

Sweetgreen hires former Chipotle exec as CFO

September 5, 2025

Sweetgreen Chief Financial Officer Mitch Reback will retire after a decade with the company, and Jamie McConnell, most recently chief accounting and…

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Scaling fast casual: Cava's depth vs. Sweetgreen's breadth in Q2 2025

by Shira Petrack — Content Manager, Placer.ai

Cava's overall visits grew year-over-year n Q2 '25 while average visits per location remained relatively stable (-1.0%). Sweetgreen also experienced overall…

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Former Chipotle exec named Sweetgreen COO

April 30, 2025

Sweetgreen has hired Jason Cochran as COO. Effective May, he will oversee Field Operations and Operations Services and Innovation, reporting to co-founder and…

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Sweetgreen launches loyalty program, Ripple Fries

April 3, 2025

Sweetgreen has launched SG Rewards, a free loyalty program allowing members to earn 10 points for every dollar spent toward perks and access to members-only…

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Sweetgreen reports 3Q loss despite revenue increase

November 7, 2024

Despite reporting a 13% Q3 revenue increase, Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen saw a loss per share of 18 cents. Analysts projected a loss of 14 cents, according to…

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Sweetgreen snags former Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes exec

August 26, 2024

Christopher Tarrant, former CDO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, has joined Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen as SVP and chief development officer to oversee real estate…

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Sweetgreen opening automated location in California's Fashion Island

August 5, 2024

Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is opening Tuesday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.

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Former Sweetgreen CMO building a fast casual 'Wonder'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Daniel Shlossman reveals the strategy behind Wonder, a digital-forward food hall concept created by former Walmart eCommerce CEO and Jet.com founder Marc Lore.

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Sweetgreen hires Rossann Williams as COO

February 6, 2024

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has appointed former Starbucks executive Rossann Williams as COO to oversee Operations, Real Estate, Development and Supply Chain.

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Why AI is 2024's top restaurant tech trend

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

14 fast casual restaurant execs reveal how they are testing artificial intelligence or robotics.

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Sweetgreen makes Seattle debut

January 26, 2024

Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, entered the Seattle market on Jan. 16 when it opened in The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland.

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Sweetgreen doubles down on commitment to Extra Virgin Olive Oil

October 18, 2023

As of Oct. 24, Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, is using Extra Virgin Olive Oil as its cooking oil for all proteins, veggies and grains nationwide.

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Sweetgreen expands loyalty app offerings

September 26, 2023

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is adding a feature to its Sweetpass loyalty program allowing fans to receive exclusive offers and redeem rewards in-store.

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Sweetgreen named in sexual harassment suit

September 14, 2023

Ten Black men and women are suing Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen in over a half-dozen New York locations, alleging they were subjected to daily use of the N-word…

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Why restaurants don't really need fully automated kitchens

by Kathleen Siddell — Content Specialist, alwaysAI

Transitioning to a fully automated kitchen can be unnecessarily costly and time-consuming, according to alwaysAI's Kathleen Siddell, who recommends testing…

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Sweetgreen hires 2 former Chipotle execs

August 25, 2023

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has added two people to the leadership team — Chad Brauze as head of culinary, and Michael Kotick, as VP and head of marketing.

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Sweetgreen hits Wisconsin

July 20, 2023

Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, opened its first Wisconsin restaurant Tuesday in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward neighborhood. Located at 300 East Buffalo…

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Sweetgreen on mission toward sustainability

April 18, 2023

Sweetgreen reported Tuesday that it purchased over 5 million pounds of organic greens, with 65% of its produce suppliers using organic, integrated pest…

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Sweetgreen collaborates with Miami's Boia De on LTO

April 13, 2023

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has created the Boia De Bowl in partnership with Michelin-starred Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer of Boia De restaurant in…

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Sweetgreen launches Green January

January 3, 2023

Sweetgreen has tapped Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of Melissa Wood Health, to help launch Green January, a campaign running through Jan.18 that provides…

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