Staffing

Just Salad hires former Goldman Sachs VP as CFO

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March 7, 2023

Just Salad, a 70-unit chain based in New York, has hired Jared Garber, a former VP at Goldman Sachs in New York, as CFO.

"I am proud and excited to welcome Jared Garber to Just Salad during the fastest growth period our company has endured in its 17-year history," CEO and Founder Nick Kenner said in a company press release. "Jared brings extensive industry experience as well as an impressive feel for the restaurant sector, both financial and beyond, which will make him a valuable asset to our company and leadership team as we continue to grow fast."

During his tenure at Goldman Sachs in New York, Garber was the lead equity research analyst for the firm's restaurant sector with coverage across 18 publicly traded restaurant companies. He covered the IPOs of high-growth QSR concepts as well as the industry's growth in the fast casual dining category. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he held a number of positions while working at Macy's, building almost six years worth of retail management expertise.

"I am honored to play a part in Just Salad's mission to disrupt the fast food industry with healthy, fresh meals and first-of-their-kind climate solutions," Garber said in the release. "After closely following publicly traded restaurant companies for the past seven years, I am inspired by Just Salad's brand, business model, team and white space and admire the company's innovative and distinctly unique approach to food and sustainability within the fast casual category. I look forward to working with Nick and the larger executive team as we enter an exciting and rapidly accelerating period of growth for the company."