Garden Fresh Restaurants LLC, which is known for its 97 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants nationwide, announced the nationwide launch of its new to-go and catering programs. Guests can now purchase a Craveable Tray for $9.99, which features a build-your-own fresh salad, 16-ounce pint of anything delicious, and a freshly baked bakery bag with a […]

At the direction of the bankruptcy estate, Tiger Capital Group's Commercial & Industrial Division will conduct an online auction on October 24 for cooking, food preparation, dining, support and other equipment—some as new as 2016—from 11 restaurant locations owned by Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. in the Chicago and Dallas markets. Ovens, mixers, refrigeration, dining tables, […]

San Diego-based Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., owners of Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. According to a news release, the company plans to close 20 to 30 of its 124 locations. “By improving our capital structure through this restructuring, we’ll be able to accelerate the changes under way to refresh our […]

Smashing their campaign goal by raising twice as much as targeted, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes guests, team members, farmers, and suppliers have raised $300,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital battle to help kids beat cancer and other serious diseases. Marking the first time the restaurants, owned by Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., and St. […]

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants across the nation are joining St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in their battle to help kids beat cancer and other serious diseases with a new campaign that kicks off tomorrow. This is the first time the restaurants, which are part of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., and St. Jude decided to […]

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. announced that David A. Carr and Julie L. Derry are joining the company as chief financial officer and chief marketing officer, respectively. Carr previously served as vice president of finance for Petco Animal Supplies Inc., while Derry headed digital commerce at See’s Candies. The senior executive additions are the latest in […]

Guests at Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants can create their own fresh start this month by choosing from a selection of fresh, flavorful, whole grain and vegetarian menu items. Spotlighting the wholesome, fresh ingredients Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation are known for, several ‘Fresh Start’ choices are available throughout January to complement the many healthy options […]

In an effort to reach customers beyond the doors of its restaurants, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes partnered with Brandmovers to launch a strategic online contest. With a custom microsite, social media engagement, and daily giveaways, Brandmovers transformed the annual Taste the World campaign and engaged more than 100,000 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes diners. “This is […]

Citing its commitment to offering healthful menu options to its youngest customers, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp, parent company to more than 122 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants nationwide, announced it has signed on to "Kids LiveWell," a nationwide initiative that highlights restaurants' innovative solutions to providing better-for-you menu items, led by the National Restaurant Association […]

    Red Door Interactive won a Silver Marketing Sherpa Email Marketing Award for “Best Email Growth List Campaign” for Garden Fresh Restaurant Corporation, parent company to Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants. The agency was recognized for working with Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes on creating this acquisition campaign that incentivized existing loyal customers to refer their […]

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, the restaurant leaders in all-you-care-to-eat, made-from-scratch foods, are helping customers nationwide entertain holiday guests this season. Starting this month, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants will release 15 holiday take-home items – the largest retail release in the company’s history. The new holiday take-home items follow the success of the take-and-bake Cranberry […]

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company to Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, announced today its sustainability initiatives and Green Restaurant Association certification. Garden Fresh is the largest restaurant chain in the nation to be certified by the Green Restaurant Association, an industry standard in restaurant sustainability. Garden Fresh has been working toward certification for the past […]

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company to Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, announced its sustainability initiatives and Green Restaurant Association certification. Garden Fresh is the largest restaurant chain in the nation to be certified by the Green Restaurant Association, an industry standard in restaurant sustainability. Garden Fresh has been working toward certification for the past two […]

A lot of things keep restaurateurs up at night, but high on the list for quick-service operators in 2009 is the rising cost of food. Eighteen percent expect it will be the top challenge they face this year, according to the National Restaurant Association (NRA). After skyrocketing to near 30-year highs in 2007 and 2008, […]