Mixt to Open in San Mateo
What happened
Fast-casual salad chain Mixt is opening a new restaurant in San Mateo on March 3rd. The company announced a week of festivities to celebrate the new location.
Why it matters
- The new restaurant, located at 301 South B Street, is Mixt's 20th location, and its opening coincides with the company's 20-year anniversary. - Mixt was founded in San Francisco in 2005 by brother-and-sister team Andrew Swallow and Leslie Silverglide, along with Leslie's husband David Silverglide. Leslie Silverglide, the current CEO, holds a master's degree in sustainability, which has guided the company's environmental focus. - The downtown San Mateo restaurant takes over a storefront previously occupied by B Street Books, an independent bookstore that relocated to Burlingame in 2025. - The company operates as a Certified B Corporation and emphasizes sustainability by sourcing local and organic ingredients, using biodegradable packaging, and composting kitchen waste. - In 2009, the founders sold the company to an international private equity firm, Inventages, before re-acquiring it in 2012 with plans for national expansion. - While known for salads, the chain's menu also includes grain bowls, market plates, and sandwiches. - Beyond the Bay Area, Mixt has expanded with locations in Los Angeles and Texas. - The fast-casual salad market is a significant growth category in the restaurant industry, with chains like Mixt, Sweetgreen, and Just Salad expanding to meet consumer demand for healthier options.
Key numbers
- Fast-casual salad chain Mixt is opening a new restaurant in San Mateo on March 3rd.
- - The new restaurant, located at 301 South B Street, is Mixt's 20th location, and its opening coincides with the company's 20-year anniversary.
- Mixt was founded in San Francisco in 2005 by brother-and-sister team Andrew Swallow and Leslie Silverglide, along with Leslie's husband David Silverglide.
- The downtown San Mateo restaurant takes over a storefront previously occupied by B Street Books, an independent bookstore that relocated to Burlingame in 2025.
What happens next
- In 2009, the founders sold the company to an international private equity firm, Inventages, before re-acquiring it in 2012 with plans for national expansion.
Quick answers
What happened in Mixt to Open in San Mateo?
Fast-casual salad chain Mixt is opening a new restaurant in San Mateo on March 3rd. The company announced a week of festivities to celebrate the new location.
Why does Mixt to Open in San Mateo matter?
The new restaurant, located at 301 South B Street, is Mixt's 20th location, and its opening coincides with the company's 20-year anniversary. Mixt was founded in San Francisco in 2005 by brother-and-sister team Andrew Swallow and Leslie Silverglide, along with Leslie's husband David Silverglide. Leslie Silverglide, the current CEO, holds a master's degree in sustainability, which has guided the company's environmental focus. The downtown San Mateo restaurant takes over a storefront previously occupied by B Street Books, an independent bookstore that relocated to Burlingame in 2025. The company operates as a Certified B Corporation and emphasizes sustainability by sourcing local and organic ingredients, using biodegradable packaging, and composting kitchen waste. In 2009, the founders sold the company to an international private equity firm, Inventages, before re-acquiring it in 2012 with plans for national expansion. While known for salads, the chain's menu also includes grain bowls, market plates, and sandwiches. Beyond the Bay Area, Mixt has expanded with locations in Los Angeles and Texas. The fast-casual salad market is a significant growth category in the restaurant industry, with chains like Mixt, Sweetgreen, and Just Salad expanding to meet consumer demand for healthier options.
