New Restaurant Chain Coming to Indiana Serves Up Custom Salads

CHOP5, a new fast-casual restaurant chain serving up fresh, customizable options, has added Indiana to its franchise expansion list.

I can already see the comments: “Oh boy, another fast food restaurant.” (I’m sure that will likely be accompanied by an eye roll emoji.) Either way, another fast-casual dining chain has announced an expansion into the Hoosier State, although this one is a bit different from some others announced recently. This announcement comes alongside news of other fast-food expansions in Indiana, including Culver's and a new chain called Smalls Sliders.

What is CHOP5 Salad Kitchen?

CHOP5 Salad Kitchen specializes in custom chopped salads, rice bowls, wraps, and other healthy menu items. According to Nation's Restaurant News, the chain was founded by Brian Mills and Allen Hertzman, who enlisted the help of longtime franchise owners Philip Horn, Patrick Gaunce, and Wade Oney. The number five in the name refers to the five founding members. CHOP5 opened its first location in 2016 near Ohio State University’s campus in Columbus, Ohio. Two additional locations have since opened, including a second in Columbus and one in Orlando, Florida.

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When is CHOP5 Salad Kitchen Coming to Indiana?

CHOP5 Salad Kitchen has taken Columbus by storm, so much so that the owners are now looking at expanding franchise opportunities into Indiana. According to the Indianapolis Recorder, CHOP5 is eyeing the Hoosier Capitol for their next franchise. Mills told the newspaper that while the company hopes to branch out, the groundwork is important, and they are just getting started. However, he did say that the first franchise could be in Indiana as early as 2025. If successful, more locations might open up elsewhere. Who knows? Evansville could be next on the list.