Chain: Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen announced the launch of the Sweetgreen Impact Outpost Fund. The fund, the first of its kind for the fast-casual company, was created in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), the international not-for-profit organization founded by chef José Andrés that uses the power of food to heal and strengthen communities in times of crisis. Through the fund, corporations, […]

Sweetgreen announced the next steps in its strategic partnership with FoodCorps to reimagine the school cafeteria experience, guide students to experiment with real food, and empower them to make healthier choices every day. Starting this school year, the program will bring innovations to 15 cafeterias and 6,500 students in states across the country – Arkansas, […]

Sweetgreen announced a $200 million financing round led by Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest asset management companies. JPMorgan acted as sole placement agent for this offering. This funding round values sweetgreen at over $1 billion. This round will bring total equity raised to approximately $365 million since inception and positions the company to […]

Sweetgreen, the destination for simple, seasonal, healthy food, announced the launch of their new iOS app Sweetgreen Rewards. The first of its kind in the healthy fast-casual space, the thoughtful app redefines the guest experience with seamless integration and single sign-on for mobile ordering, mobile payment, and a rewards program, all with a sleek interface. […]

Marketing consultant and QSR columnist Denise Lee Yohn says that when it comes down to the nuts and bolts, brands are about what companies do and how they do it. In Yohn’s new e-book, Extraordinary Experiences: What Great Retail and Restaurant Brands Do, she considers different companies that illustrate seven core principles. Of the seven, […]