Sweetgreen News & Media

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 — Publisher, 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 — Publisher, 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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Sweetgreen upgrades mobile app

December 9, 2022

In hopes of creating a more seamless, efficient and customized guest experience, Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is rolling out an app redesign across iOS…

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Sweetgreen driving business at the drive-thru

November 14, 2022

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is opening its first advanced-order vehicle pickup window. Dubbed "Sweetlane," and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the restaurant…

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Sweetgreen creates 'Crispy Rice Treat'

November 7, 2022

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has created a healthy version of a crispy rice treat — made with gluten-free grains (organic brown rice, quinoa and puffed…

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sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…

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Bluestone Lane taps former Sweetgreen leader, Retail Zoo execs

August 24, 2022

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired cafe, has hired Amy Hom as COO and chief people officer and Jack Brennan as VP of supply chain and strategic projects.

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