Chopt Creative Salad Company

POV: You Learn How Chopt Changed the Fast Food Industry Back in 2001, Colin McCabe and Tony Shure Shure took a leap. With no experience in fast food, they set out to turn salads into crave-worthy meals when the industry was still dominated by burgers and fries. The first Chopt Creative Salad Company location in Union Square was just the start of their mission to reimagine fast food. Here’s what I took away from my run with Colin: 1. Think Beyond the Menu – Colin knew that salads could be more than an afterthought. He and Tony aimed to elevate a simple dish by making it flavorful, filling, and fun—a reminder that great ideas often lie in reimagining the familiar. 2. Fuel the Passion, Not Just the Product – Two decades in, Colin still eats Chopt several times a week. His passion for the brand has fueled Chopt’s success and reminded me that real enthusiasm for what you’re building is infectious. 3. Embrace New Challenges – Colin took a huge risk by stepping into an industry he barely knew. For him, discomfort and a lack of experience were just fuel to innovate. Sometimes, your biggest growth comes when you’re out of your comfort zone. 4. Invest in Quality Over Speed – In a world where everyone wants things yesterday, Colin’s journey shows that good things take time. Building something that lasts requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to wait for meaningful results. When we finished, Colin whipped up a salad, and I could feel the same energy that started it all. #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #Chopt #RunningInterviewShow #MoveWithKate

It’s Chopt Gives Day at our newest location in Pikesville, MD and we’re donating 100% of sales to the Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake. ⁠ ⁠ 🗓 TODAY!⁠ 🕐 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 1809 Reistertown Rd, Pikesville MD 21208⁠ 🥗 Walk in or order for pickup on our app or choptsalad.com.⁠ ⁠ Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake creates and offers after-school empowerment programs designed for 3rd- to 8th-grade girls. Our nonprofit helps participants build confidence, increase their level of physical activity, and learn essential life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflicts, and forming friendships. Through the innovative integration of fun physical activities, engaging lessons, and the support of trained, caring coaches, team members discover their limitless potential. Our research-based curriculum explores core topics relevant to 8- to 13-year-old girls, including expressing empathy, standing up for ourselves and others, and being agents of change in their communities. ⁠ ⁠ We can't wait to see you! #community #openingday #restaurants

We’ve partnered with New York Shuk to bring back the delicious Fiery Feta Dressing! Check out these 5 recipe ideas featuring a bottle of our Fiery Feta to bring some subtle heat to every meal. ⁠ ⁠ 1. Oven Baked Chips⁠ 2. Fiery Feta Burgers⁠ 3. Fiery Feta Roasted Cauliflower ⁠ 4. Chicken Schnitzel with Fiery Feta Dipping sauce ⁠ 5. A new take on the Greek Salad! ⁠ ⁠ Below is a link to all of the recipes and you can order Fiery Feta by the bottle on the Chopt website or app.⁠ Recipes: https://lnkd.in/eUbkv_6r

Check out our Chopt Gives Partner, Smile Farms!⁠ ⁠ Smile Farms Inc. creates meaningful employment, vocational, and educational opportunities for people with disabilities in agriculture and hospitality. Their work supports 375+ people with disabilities (and growing!)⁠ ⁠ You can support Smile Farms by ordering the Smile Farms Bowl, making a donation, or trying a bottle of our Heat With Heart TM hot sauce - made with peppers grown by Smile Farmers! #givingback #partner

Hey Long Island! We've created the Smile Farms Bowl featuring Smile Farms Inc. Red Hot Sauce to give 15% of sales back to this incredible organization. Smile Farms creates opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, to grow produce, providing them with marketable skills, independence, and mental wellness benefits.⁠ ⁠ We're so excited to be able to support Smile Farms! Try this bowl while you can, it'll only be available for a few weeks at all of our Long Island NY stores. #givingback #partnership #community

That's a wrap on Jimmie Johnson's Kale Caesar Salad! Our partnership not only added excitement to our menu but also supported a great cause with 15% of sales benefiting the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Thank you Jimmie, the team at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, and the team at JJF for bringing this incredible partnership to life! #partner #partnership

We are excited to announce the launch of our newest offerings at select Chopt locations: Hand-Carved Seared Sirloin Steak and Norwegian Flame-Roasted Salmon. These high-quality ingredients take center stage in our Southwestern Steak Salad and Miso Ginger Bowl, offering an elevated dining experience that emphasizes bold flavors. Our commitment to quality remains at the forefront as we strive to provide nourishing and satisfying meals for our guests. Steak and Salmon are now available at our NYC, NY, CT, and select NJ stores. #ChoptSalad #NewMenu #Quality

We are thrilled to partner with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation to support their incredible mission of helping children, families, and communities in need across the United States. Chandra and Jimmie Johnson launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in 2006. To date, more than $13.3 million has been contributed to various organizations and K-12 public schools Together Jimmie and Chopt Co Founder Colin McCabe visited Ranson IB Middle School in Charlotte NC to share racing expertise and speak about the importance of staying active and healthy eating.⁠ Join us in backing the JJF’s initiative to provide students with essential resources and materials for success in school by enjoying Jimmie Johnson’s Kale Caesar. Every bite makes a difference with 15% of proceeds going to the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. #ChoptSalad #JimmieJohnsonFoundation #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

Check out our Co-Founder, Colin McCabe, alongside our Chopt Gives Partner, seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, as they chat with Adam Wurtzel on WCCB in Charlotte, NC. Colin and Jimmie joined the Up 'n Adam show to discuss Jimmie’s delicious Kale Caesar Salad, which donates 15% of sales to the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Plus, don’t miss the fun as they race to see who can make a salad the fastest! Check out the full segment and see who won the race here: https://lnkd.in/dKVCNCeH #partner #local #givingback

Our Co-Founder Colin McCabe got a behind the scenes look at 7X NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson's garage at the Kansas Speedway. Together, we've partnered with Jimmie to create his own Kale Caesar Salad which donates 15% of sales back to the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, available now at all Chopt locations. #ChoptSalad #JimmieJohnson #Partner #BehindTheScenes