Maggie Garcia’s Post

Just when I thought my love for Salad and Go couldn't grow any deeper... Not only are we dedicated to making healthy, delicious food accessible for everyone, but we've now officially welcomed a charity focused on bringing nutrient-dense meals to underserved communities and empowering youth with the knowledge of healthy eating habits. Seriously, what can’t Salad and Go do? I couldn’t be prouder of Brandi Hale, Megan Murphy, and the rest of the team's hard work in turning this dream into a reality. The charity will build on the already impressive and inspiring impact Salad and Go has made to communities since 2013 — over $1.3 million donated to nonprofits! This October, guests can join us to help make a difference by donating to Salad and Go Charities directly in our drive-thrus! Funds collected will support local meal programs in the communities where Salad and Go operates. Learn more about Salad and Go Charities here: https://lnkd.in/gDfRFDm3

Laugh at yourself. That’s the approach we took when we removed one of our beloved seasonal salads, the Caprese. We knew our fans would be upset, so instead of trying to convince them they'd love our new fall menu (which they will!), we leaned in and created a funny video about preparing to "battle" the comments. My advice? When it makes sense, don't take yourself, your brand, or your work too seriously. Have fun and laugh at yourself. Most people will appreciate it. And a shoutout to Cameron LaFontaine for being our social media star! He's now had water thrown on him and shopped at the local Spirit Halloween store for a medieval costume - all in the name of great social media content.

-Rounds of creative reviews -Storyboards -Extensive script writing -Multiple leadership approvals -Countless takes -Repetitive video and copy edits None of the above took place to make our first viral TikTok happen. Instead, we let our team do what they do best: create. If you want your Brand to go viral then hire someone you trust, who knows what they're doing, and give them the freedom to do it. It also doesn't hurt if they're willing to be splashed with a bucket of water. Shoutout to Cameron LaFontaine on a job well done! 270k video views, +35k engagements, +600 new TikTok followers, and we're just getting warmed up!

Bringing back a fan-favorite menu item, which our passionate social media fan base has been demanding us to do for months, meant creating a launch moment just as worthy as the item itself. Thanks to the help of the team, Cameron LaFontaine and Chef Daniel Patino, we did just that with the below "Mean [Caprese] Tweets" video. This is what happens when you work for a leadership team that trusts you enough to have fun, laugh at yourself, and frankly leave you alone and let the good ideas come to life! Enjoy the below video, oh and uh.. try the BLEEP [Caprese] salad!

Did you know May is National Salad Month? We'll be celebrating all month long and our first celebration begins with this partnership announcement! Maya is the r.d.R.D. (real deal, Registered Dietitian) who's passionate about our mission to make healthy food accessible and affordable for ALL. Learn more about our new S.N.O, Maya at the link below and keep an eye out for more celebrations coming soon!

*Reads below article headline to Husband* Husband's response: "Could beat it? Will beat it." That's the confidence that comes with having tried Salad and Go because once you have you're a believer. It's that simple. The reality is that we're not concerned with competition, we're focused on making healthy food affordable and accessible to every single person because when we do that, we are all winners. 🥗🧡

Passionate about social and digital marketing? Want to be a part of a rapidly growing Brand on its way to becoming the biggest disruptor in food systems? Looking for a team that not only cares about each other but cares for communities across the country? We want you! Apply for the job below and come join our team.

This article serves as a stark reminder that restaurants are quick to talk the talk of "healthy menu offerings" but few walk the walk. Check out the nutrition facts at Salad and Go and you'll find that on average our salads are well below the daily recommended value for sodium and fat content. That's due to the hard work of the team to ensure our salads are always tasty AND healthy. Turns out, you can have both. 🥗 🧡