#Crisp and green free

Foods that check both boxes are becoming increasingly elusive. Many Americans will be forced to focus on fare that is the most convenient-often at the expense of nutritional value. And the landscape will look vastly different on the other side. It’s hard to overstate just how catastrophic the pandemic has been for the food and beverage industry as a whole. “We are eager to expand into other parts of the country to bring additional communities nutritious, great-tasting food in our unique welcoming environment.” “We have been very pleased with the success we’ve experienced in Minnesota and are thrilled that communities have embraced and supported us so quickly.” adds Smiley. They also promise macronutrient information in the near future. You’ll only see an asterisk for the 1-2 ingredients which don’t fit the bill. Calorie counts are listed alongside everything on the menu. The Chef Curry is a vegetarian bowl of roasted yams and cauliflower assembled under a drizzle of ginger-curry vinaigrette. The 'Thai & Stop Me' features arugula, mixed greens, citrus shrimp, orange slices, daikon radish, Napa cabbage, carrot, basil, mint, cilantro, peanuts, lime squeeze and Thai peanut dressing.If you see one crop up in your neighborhood you can expect signature items with pun-fueled names, such as the Thai and Stop Me-a Thai-inspired salad with peanut dressing, cilantro and mint piled atop arugula and citrus shrimp. At Crisp & Green we are devoted to delivering an exceptionally crisp experience to our guests, not just with our chef-crafted & scratch-made menu. One signature bowl is the 'Pep in Your Step,' which has mixed greens, spinach, roasted chicken, roasted cauliflower, radicchio, candied pecans, marinated golden raisins, bleu cheese and peppercorn tahini yogurt dressing. Smiley said 90% of customers order the signature bowls while the rest build their own. The company has a nine-member culinary team that creates different bowls. They include build-your-own bowls or signature bowls. Most Crisp & Green offerings are in the $10-$14 range. But I've always known the uniqueness of this culture and the spirit of our people.'įor 25 years Smiley led the largest fitness franchise chain in the world, with 2,500 locations around the world under several different brands. 'They've long considered us flyover country. Smiley said coastal brands have tended to ignore the Upper Midwest. Never did I imagine it would grow to the size it is now.' 'It started as a dream and a place for me, my friends and my neighbors to finally have access to healthy food on the go. Smiley, a lifelong wellness entrepreneur, started the restaurant to fill a void in his own lifestyle. I think the best brands are always going to attract talent because they treat people well, pay them well and have a great work atmosphere. 'I think (the staffing shortages is) a fictitious problem.

We've been fully staffed at all locations when we open,' he said. 'We employ at least 50 people at each location. While many restaurants have struggled to find employees, Smiley said they've had no problem. 'We'll partner with different fitness facilities and pay the instructor to do the sessions.' It gives people a chance to try some new things,' he said. It's a great way to connect to the community and they're all complimentary. 'We host outdoor activities in the summer at our restaurants. Throughout the past five years, Crisp & Green has hosted more than 1,000 fitness events nationwide.

#Crisp and green free

Smiley said they have a 'Commitment to Community' brand pillar that focuses on free exercise classes. But I've always believed everyone who wants to eat and live healthy should have it available and it shouldn't just be available for big cities.' 'Typically smaller cities wouldn't get this kind of offering or would have to wait 10 years.