Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is a Restaurant - Bakery/Desserts concept with 56 stores in 56 shopping centers across 11 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 8 and closed 0 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +8. Typical site: 1,500–2,200 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 76,490 with a median household income of $110,183 and a median age of 39.
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In 56 properties
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Recent activity
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Boston, MA · Opened Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 19
Bellevue, WA · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected May 27
Fort Worth, TX · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected May 27
About Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is a category-defining "culinary destination" that serves as a high-productivity Lifestyle and Junior Anchor for Class A urban high-streets, premier neighborhood hubs, and high-visibility lifestyle centers. Founded by cousins Kim and Tyler Malek, the brand has evolved from a single Portland cart into a national powerhouse backed by celebrity investors like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and hospitality mogul Danny Meyer. Under its 2025–2026 "Neighborhood First" strategy, Salt & Straw targets "right-sized" retail footprints (typically 1,500–2,000 SF) that emphasize community-focused design and immersive, rotating monthly menus. For landlords and developers, Salt & Straw offers an unrivaled "cult-status" draw, generating significant foot traffic and long dwell times that benefit adjacent retail and dining co-tenants. The brand's real estate strategy focuses on high-pedestrian corridors and vibrant mixed-use developments, leveraging its status as a "social magnet" to anchor modern experiential retail clusters in Tier-1 MSAs across the West Coast, Florida, Arizona, and the recently announced Texas market.
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