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Saladworks joining up

November 26, 2019

Saladworks has partnered with the United States Air Force to develop restaurants on U.S. bases. 

"A couple of years ago, we embarked on a revamp of our military base food and beverage platform," Mike Baker, chief of strategy and innovation at the Air Force Services Center, said in a press release. "What we have attempted to do with this new model is really modernize our food and beverage options. A younger, more socially aware demographic is in service now, with millennials looking for healthier, cleaner and more experiential food options than what we’ve traditionally provided in the past. After researching multiple brands, we knew Saladworks was the perfect addition."

Saladworks guests can create their own salads or wraps or order from a list of signature items, but all options are fresh, Saladworks President Kelly Roddy said. 

"As these five locations open and we begin fueling our nation’s heroes, we will be providing those living on the bases with easy access to healthy eating choices," he said in the release. "Saladworks has something for everyone, no matter your dietary preference, and we are looking forward to bringing our quality ingredients to a new population of guests. One of the things that makes Saladworks so great is that our guests can customize and personalize their meals, so they can create the perfect dining experience."

Although real estate is still being chosen, Saladworks is eyeing possible development on the Air Force Academy campus, as well as the Buckley, Edwards, Davis-Monthan and Luke Air Force Bases in Colorado, California and Arizona, respectively. 

"We want to provide a variety of high-quality menu options so our Airmen and Airwomen can make smarter choices in how they fuel their bodies, and Saladworks provides that capability perfectly," Baker said. "We wanted to partner with a restaurant where the citizens living on U.S. Airforce bases can dine and enjoy going out for a meal together. Saladworks really drives that point home."

Saladworks opened in 1986, and has 100 locations in 18 states and two countries.