Franchising

Sweetgreen hits Wisconsin

Provided by Sweetgreen

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 St., it marks the fifth state Sweetgreen has entered in the Midwest.

"There's a lot of excitement as we venture to put down roots in Milwaukee, as this is a historic city with immense pride, a fantastic food scene, and a dedication to innovation," Sweetgreen co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Neman said in a company press release. "We look forward to providing a convenient option for quality, delicious meals for the people of this vibrant and growing community."

Sweetgreen prioritizes sustainable ingredients with fresh produce delivered each morning for its salads, warm bowls and sides. Regional partners include Breadsmith (bread) and Harmony Valley Farm (zucchini), as well as an emphasis on locally sourced cheeses from some of Wisconsin's creameries — Organic Valley (blue cheese), LaClare Creamery (goat cheese) and Schuman Cheese (parmesan cheese).

The chain has nearly 200 locations.