Operations

Organic fast casual concept opening in Southern California

Provided by Amy's

June 15, 2023

Amy's Drive Thru, an organic and vegetarian concept, is opening its fifth location. The store, in Thousand Oaks, California, marks its first restaurant in Southern California, according to co-Founder Andy Berliner.

"Since we started Amy's Drive Thru in 2015, Southern California has been on our radar," he said in a company press release. "Our passion is making great-tasting organic fast food convenient and accessible, and the Thousand Oaks community couldn't be a more natural fit."

Menu items include burgers, fries, milkshakes and salads and use organic and non-GMO ingredients. Also, each item on the menu can be made gluten-free and vegan.

As with all Amy's restaurants, the location will operate as sustainably as possible and strive for net-zero and low environmental impact, Berliner said in the release.

The 4,060-square-foot space utilizes sustainably sourced building materials and offers seating for 110 people. It's outfitted with solar shading, special low-emission parking spots and electric-vehicle charging stations, and food is served in compostable packaging. Amy's Drive Thru also collaborated with the city of Thousand Oaks on a first-of-its-kind water reuse program where it repurposes water used in the restaurant in the outdoor garden.