Founders Table Restaurant Group
Founders Table Restaurant Group, launched in January 2020, creates, acquires, and cultivates innovative and profitable founder-led restaurant companies, including Chopt, Dos Toros, FIELDTRIP, and Sweet Chick.
Company Overview of Founders Table Restaurant Group
Founders Table Restaurant Group was launched in January 2020 to create, acquire, and cultivate innovative and profitable founder-led restaurant companies. The group currently includes Chopt, Dos Toros, FIELDTRIP, and Sweet Chick. By leveraging digital and operational innovation, Founders Table aims to drive the growth of industry-leading culinary concepts. The mission is to build an operating platform that allows founders to remain engaged even as their companies expand in size and scale.
Chopt: Creative Salad Company
Chopt, part of the Founders Table Restaurant Group, is a creative salad company that strives to make healthy eating imaginative and enjoyable. Chopt has grown to 66 locations across several states, including New York, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. The company's emphasis on fresh flavors, responsibly-sourced ingredients, and inventive menu development contributes to its distinctive appeal.
Dos Toros: San Francisco Taqueria Experience
Dos Toros was established to share the distinctive San Francisco taqueria experience with a broader audience. It opened its first location in October 2009 in New York City's Union Square and expanded to Chicago in 2017. As a member of the Founders Table Restaurant Group, Dos Toros continues to deliver authentic taqueria-style dishes that emphasize quality and flavor.
FIELDTRIP: Made-to-Order Rice Bowl Concept
FIELDTRIP, another venture under the Founders Table Restaurant Group umbrella, centers on made-to-order rice bowls inspired by Caribbean flavors. By highlighting rice as a key ingredient, FIELDTRIP crafts recipes sourced from diverse global traditions. This innovative concept focuses on using fresh and responsibly-sourced ingredients to provide unique and flavorful dining experiences.
Sweet Chick: Chicken and Waffles and More
Sweet Chick, which opened its first location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2013, is renowned for its extensive offerings, including over 100 variations of Chicken and Waffles. The menu also features a full breakfast offering, salads, plant-based alternatives, a cocktail program, and chicken sandwiches. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, Sweet Chick is committed to delivering diverse and creative culinary options as part of the Founders Table Restaurant Group.