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.
- 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.
