Chopstop: A Chain Built Around Chopped Salads

Chopstop is a chain founded in the early 2010s by Mark Kolkis, who specifically targeted chopped salads as the main focus of the menu. With over 20 locations mainly in Southern California, the concept revolves around offering a variety of chopped salad options. The salads are known for being heavily dressed and often described as wet and mushy. While some people enjoy the concept and find it satisfying, others find it unappetizing and depressing. The menu also includes other items like Choppinies, which are essentially pressed burritos, and Chopper Redos, which are bowls with rice instead of greens. Overall, Chopstop's success as a chain is still being determined, as opinions on chopped salads vary widely.