Sweetgreen

By Joe Guszkowski on May 15, 2023

Tech Check: The salad chain’s first Infinite Kitchen in Naperville, Ill., offers an experience that is almost seamless, but not soulless.

Technology

Sweetgreen's robotic Infinite Kitchen is finally open

By Lisa Jennings on May 10, 2023

The fully automated makeline is described as faster and more accurate, and could cut labor costs in half. A second location, converted from an existing restaurant, will come later this year.

Technology

Sweetgreen's first Infinite Kitchen robotic makeline to debut on May 10

By Lisa Jennings on May 04, 2023

The long-awaited automated format will open first in Naperville, Ill. A second one is coming later this year at a converted existing restaurant.

Marketing

Sweetgreen launches two-tiered loyalty program

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 24, 2023

Guests can choose between a free membership and a paid subscription with more perks to personalize their experience.

Operations

Peace returns to fast-casual segment as Sweetgreen agrees to rename chipotle chicken burrito bowl LTO

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 06, 2023

To resolve a trademark lawsuit filed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, the rivals come to a resolution. National Burrito Day is saved.

Food

Sweetgreen pokes fast-casual rival with debut of a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 30, 2023

The LTO is Sweetgreen's first bowl with no lettuce and marks an ongoing move to capture the dinner daypart.

Operations

Sweetgreen wants to deliver your salads by drone

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 16, 2023

The fast-casual chain has signed on to test delivery by Zipline drones that promise to be quick, quiet and precise. "The closest thing to teleportation."

Operations