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211. Jonathan Neman, Co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen

Nov 7, 2023
Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, discusses the strategy behind Sweetgreen's reinvention of fast food, leveraging branding to stand out and the role of automation and technology in their operations. They also delve into the challenges of creating a healthy fast food concept, building a cool lifestyle brand, prioritizing design and product in the industry, and the excitement over launching new protein plates and expanding the menu.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sweetgreen leveraged branding and marketing to stand out in the fast food industry.
  • Sweetgreen aims to change the perception of fast food by offering healthier and more sustainable options.

Deep dives

Building healthier communities through accessible farm-to-table food

In this podcast episode, Jonathan Neiman, co-founder and CEO of Sweet Green, discusses the company's mission to reinvent fast food. The focus is on making fresh, local, and healthy meals more accessible. Neiman emphasizes the importance of transparency in sourcing the best quality food from trusted partners and farmers. The menu at Sweet Green includes salads, warm bowls, and a new category called protein plates, which offers heartier and protein-rich options. The aim is to be a positive force in the food system, making real and healthy food as appealing as fast food.

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