Sweetgreen opening locations in 4 new cities this year: See where
Sweetgreen opening locations in 4 new cities this year: See where 'We look forward to serving more communities as we expand our footprint," Sweetgreen CDO Chris Tarrant said in a statement.
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Sweetgreen, known for its customizable bowls and "plant-forward menu," will soon be available in four new U.S. cities, according to the company's leadership.
The Los Angeles-headquartered fast-casual chain serves bowls that customers can tailor to their own appetite, including choosing from caramelized garlic steak, wild rice and other combinations.
Sweetgreen has already opened eight new restaurants this year, including one in Santa Clara on June 10, Chris Tarrant, the chain's chief development officer, told USA TODAY in an email. On June 12, a location will open in Huntersville, North Carolina, he added.
Here is what Sweetgreen fans need to know about the future locations coming to four new markets..
Which new markets is Sweetgreen entering?
Sweetgreen is opening locations in new markets, such as Sacramento, Phoenix, Cincinnati, and northwest Arkansas, Tarrant said.
Sweetgreen's northwest Arkansas location will be in Fayetteville, as well as in Bentonville, at Walmart's home office campus, joining restaurants such as Ozark Mountain Bagel, Wright's Barbecue and multiple coffee shops.
Where are Sweetgreen's latest locations?
So far in 2025, Sweetgreen has opened the following locations:
Pennsylvania: 1359 Frankford Ave. Suite 2, Philadelphia
New Jersey: 221 East Broad Street, Westfield
Connecticut: 110 Albany Turnpike, Suite 911, Canton
Virginia: 3502 West Cary Street, Richmond and 4225 Fairfax Corner Ave. East, Fairfax
Wisconsin: 418 N Midvale Blvd. Madison
Michigan: 260 North Adams Road, Rochester Hills
By the end of the year, Sweetgreen will have opened at least 40 new locations, Tarrant said.
What is Sweetgreen's Infinite Kitchen?
Among the new locations, two will be Sweetlane or drive-thru locations where customers order through the company's digital platform, according to Tarrant. One of the new drive-thru locations will be like previous restaurants, while the second drive-thru location will feature the company's Infinite Kitchen or automated technology, Tarrant said.
Tarrant added that about half of the locations opened in 2025 will feature the company's Infinite Kitchen technology.
Sweetgreen opened its pilot Infinite Kitchen store in May 2023 in Naperville, Illinois, promising quicker and more accurate service with precise portioning.
The automated technology can perform tasks such as dispensing greens, dressing bowls and plates, as well as mixing salads. The automated system would allow team members to focus on food preparation and other tasks, the company wrote in a May 2023 news release.
'Team members add the final touches at the finishing station, with a sprinkle of herbs or a scoop of avocado,' according to the company.
What is happening with Sweetgreen in 2026?
Tarrant said the company plans to keep growing in 2026.
'We look forward to serving more communities as we expand our footprint with 15%-20% annual unit growth and offer different formats to meet our guests where they are,' he added.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
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Nonetheless, the sale marks a drastic shift for the league because arguably its most prominent franchise will get a boost in resources after already enjoying unmatched success under Buss ownership. In the 46 years since the acquisition, the Lakers' prominent peaks and gloomy valleys helped reshape a relatively fledgling league before Buss' vision for 'Showtime' basketball breathed new life into the NBA. The franchise's success under the Buss family actualized in the form of 11 championships, 17 NBA Finals appearances, a tradition of acquiring Hall of Famers and landmark moments — good, bad and vulnerable — that have left indelible marks on the league's history. Let's review a timeline of the Lakers' biggest moments under the leadership of the Buss family: Although Jerry Buss paid big bucks for the Lakers, his acquisition would be worth very little without the apt star power to actualize his vision. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was already in the fold, but drafting Earvin 'Magic' Johnson in 1979 provided the ultimate building block for arguably the most successful championship stretch in the league's post-ABA-NBA merger era. The immediate payoff of Johnson's arrival remains unmatched. How many 20-year-olds enter the league with a statistical baseline of 18 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game? Is it worth mentioning that arguably the greatest point guard of all time technically played out of position during his rookie season? (Shout out to the early Norm Nixon days!) It probably wouldn't surprise you, seeing as Johnson replaced an injured Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals by playing center, securing the championship with his junior sky hook and becoming (and remaining) the youngest NBA Finals MVP. 45 years ago today… Rookie point guard Magic Johnson filled in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar AT CENTER in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals 🤯 The result? 42 PTS, 15 REB, 7 AST, & 3 STL as the Lakers secured the title 🏆 — NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 16, 2025 Although the Lakers found great success with their new-look roster and ambitious ownership, changes still needed to be made. Six games into the 1981-82 season, Johnson expressed dismay over then-coach Paul Westhead, which paved the way for a 36-year-old Pat Riley to take over as head coach. Buss initially wanted Lakers legend (and NBA logo) Jerry West to accept the lead spot, but his refusal opened Riley's lane to lead 'Showtime' basketball. Under Riley, the Lakers went 50-21 en route to the 1982 championship and found a new identity. The story of the greatest players in NBA history. In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. The story of the greatest players in NBA history. The Lakers' 17 championships trail only the rival Boston Celtics for most in league history, but that title-hungry prestige wasn't established until Buss took over. Their 11 titles since 1979 are by far the most of any team, but it took distinct tweaks to place the Lakers atop the NBA hierarchy after decades of chasing the dynastic Celtics, who notched eight consecutive championships during Bill Russell's days. Advertisement Prior to Buss' acquisition, the Lakers hadn't notched consecutive titles since relocating to Los Angeles from Minneapolis. The arrivals of prospects like James Worthy (drafted No. 1 in 1982) and Byron Scott (No. 4 in 1983) breathed life into the Showtime paradigm. Veteran acquisitions like former NBA MVP Bob McAdoo bolstered a bench that supported an increasingly strong starting lineup. Swiss-Army knives like Michael Cooper were the difference between the Lakers being good and being unbeatable. During Riley's eight-plus seasons as Lakers coach, including the playoffs, they led the NBA in win percentage (.725), total wins (635), playoff victories (102), NBA Finals appearances (seven) and championships (four). That included a run of four consecutive 60-win seasons as Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar and Worthy each enjoyed finals MVP honors across different title runs via a high-octane offense centered on flashy passes, treasured transition scores and an unmatched celebrity presence on the sidelines, headlined by actor Jack Nicholson. Despite such success, the Lakers eventually needed a change of guard. Abdul-Jabbar retired in June 1989, mere days after Los Angeles lost the finals to the upstart Detroit Pistons. That was the first of several falling dominoes for the Lakers, who bid farewell to Riley once he felt he'd done enough in Los Angeles. On June 11, 1990, despite earning Coach of the Year honors for the 1989-90 season, Riley stepped down as Lakers head coach with two seasons left on his deal. Johnson remained in the fold as the face of the franchise, even if for only a bit longer. For the 1990-91 season, he finished second in MVP voting, earned the final First Team All-NBA nod of his brilliant career and led the Lakers to the NBA Finals before a life-altering announcement shocked the sports world. Advertisement Months after a young Michael Jordan experienced championship glory at the Lakers' expense, Johnson discovered he was HIV positive during a physical examination preceding the 1991-92 season, leading him to announce his immediate retirement from the NBA. Buss and the Lakers stuck by his side as he became the face of combating the disease. At the time, the world was not aware of the impact of HIV. Johnson faced questions about his participation in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game and his sexuality while facing the greatest challenge of his personal and professional life. Johnson remains in good health and has been a huge resource for HIV/AIDs education, having returned to the court for the end of the 1995-96 season to show the world he could still command a basketball game. In his absence, the Lakers struggled to resemble anything close to their championship form. A string of first-round playoff exits and postseason absences returned Buss to the drawing board as he and West, then the general manager, sought a new title-winning formula. The summer of 1996 remains arguably the most impactful in NBA history. The league itself remains spoiled by the riches of that year's draft class. The true gem remains 17-year-old Kobe Bryant, who was selected 13th by the Charlotte Hornets before West acquired the prospect via trade (shout out to Vlade Divac!). On July 18, 1996, the Lakers signed Shaquille O'Neal to a seven-year, $120 million contract, establishing arguably the most potent one-two punch the NBA has ever seen, even if it took some time to find its footing. In O'Neal and Bryant's first season together, O'Neal played in only 51 games but finished ninth in MVP voting as the Lakers went 56-26 during the regular season under head coach Del Harris. That season marked the franchise's most successful since 1990-91, but it ended humbly as a rookie Bryant shot four airballs in Game 4 of the Lakers' semifinals series against the Utah Jazz, who went on to win the matchup in five games. Buss remained steadfast in re-establishing championship basketball in Los Angeles. 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