CRISP & GREEN opens 23rd Minnesota restaurant in Chaska

CRISP & GREEN has opened a new location in Chaska, giving the fast-casual wellness brand its 23rd restaurant in Minnesota. The move underscores the company’s expansion in its home state as it nears 100 locations nationwide and leans on franchise growth to meet demand for healthier quick-service dining.

Why it matters: - CRISP & GREEN is deepening its presence in Minnesota, its home market, as consumer demand for convenient, better-for-you meals continues to grow. - The Chaska opening brings the brand to 23 Minnesota restaurants and supports a broader push toward nearly 100 locations nationwide. - The expansion shows how CRISP & GREEN is using a mix of company-owned and franchise locations to scale while keeping its wellness-focused model intact.

What happened: - CRISP & GREEN opened a new restaurant in Chaska, Minnesota. - The Chaska location is the brand’s 23rd restaurant in Minnesota. - The brand started in Minnesota nearly 10 years ago. - The restaurant is located at 122 Pioneer Trail and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The details: - CRISP & GREEN was founded in 2016 and focuses on chef-crafted, health-focused fast casual dining. - The menu includes grain bowls, salads, wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. - Franchise partner M3 Holdings operates the Chaska location. - M3 Holdings owns multiple Planet Fitness locations and has experience across the restaurant and wellness sectors. - Since joining CRISP & GREEN in 2023, M3 Holdings has expanded the brand in Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio. - By the end of 2026, M3 Holdings will own 9 CRISP & GREEN locations, with several more planned to open as soon as Q1 2027. - The company’s growth model combines corporate-owned restaurants with franchise partners to support faster expansion and consistent execution. - CRISP & GREEN said the brand has become a wellness hub where guests gather to fuel body and mind.

Between the lines: - The Chaska opening signals that CRISP & GREEN is leaning on the Twin Cities metro and nearby suburbs to keep building density in a familiar market before and alongside broader national growth. - M3 Holdings’ pipeline suggests the franchise partner is becoming an important growth engine for the brand in the Midwest. - The timing also suggests CRISP & GREEN is using openings and community events to reinforce brand loyalty as it scales.

What's next: - CRISP & GREEN will host a grand opening free food event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6. - Guests can receive a free salad, grain bowl or wrap by downloading the CRISP & GREEN app and scanning a CRISP Rewards account at checkout. - The company will host a free Wellness Series event on Saturday, November 7, at 9:00 a.m. - The event includes a group workout led by local CRISP Fit Coach Bailey Braccini. - The first 50 attendees will receive merch and wellness gifts from brands including Lululemon, Isopure and Olipop, and can enter to win a Peloton bike. - The event will be followed by food sampling and wellness brand activations at the restaurant. - More information is available on the company's website and social channels.