CRISP & GREEN Expands Footprint in Home State

Wellness brand opens 21st Minnesota location in Savage as local demand grows.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:34am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of CRISP & GREEN to-go containers, a smoothie glass, and a fresh green salad arranged elegantly on a clean, white seamless background, conceptually representing the brand's strategy of bringing nutritious dining to more communities.CRISP & GREEN's expansion in Minnesota reflects growing consumer demand for healthy, convenient dining options that support overall wellness.Minneapolis Today

CRISP & GREEN, a fast-casual dining brand known for its chef-crafted healthy menu, is continuing its expansion in Minnesota with the opening of a new restaurant in Savage. This marks the brand's 21st location in its home state, reflecting strong local support and growing demand for better-for-you dining options.

Why it matters

As CRISP & GREEN's largest and most established market, Minnesota has served as a proving ground for the brand's wellness-focused approach. The Savage opening demonstrates the brand's ability to meet community needs and scale its model of convenient, nutritious food across the state.

The details

The new Savage location is operated by franchise partner M3 Holdings, which has been accelerating CRISP & GREEN's growth in Minnesota and beyond. The brand's unique model balances corporate-owned restaurants with a growing roster of franchise partners to ensure consistency while rapidly expanding to meet demand.

  • CRISP & GREEN opened its first Minnesota location in 2016.
  • The Savage restaurant will open on April 24, 2026.

The players

CRISP & GREEN

A fast-casual dining brand known for its chef-crafted healthy menu options including salads, grain bowls, smoothies, and more. Founded in 2016, the brand is dedicated to supporting guests' wellness journeys.

Steele Smiley

Founder and Executive Chairman of CRISP & GREEN.

M3 Holdings

A seasoned multi-brand operator with expertise in the restaurant and wellness sectors, including ownership of multiple Planet Fitness locations. M3 Holdings has been a franchise partner of CRISP & GREEN since 2023.

Alex Mortensen

President of M3 Holdings.

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What they’re saying

“As our home market, Minnesota has always been a proving ground for CRISP & GREEN. Opening our 21st location here speaks to the strength of the community that has supported us from the beginning and the growing demand for food that fuels how people want to live.”

— Steele Smiley, Founder and Executive Chairman

“Savage has evolved into a dynamic, fast-growing community over the past decade, and that growth is exactly what drew us here. As more people prioritize convenience without compromising how they eat and feel, we believe CRISP & GREEN naturally fits into their daily routines.”

— Alex Mortensen, President of M3 Holdings

What’s next

CRISP & GREEN will host a free Wellness Series event at the new Savage location on April 25, featuring a group workout led by local fitness influencers.

The takeaway

CRISP & GREEN's continued expansion in Minnesota demonstrates the brand's ability to meet growing consumer demand for convenient, nutritious dining options that support overall wellness. The Savage opening reinforces the brand's strong local following and its potential to scale its unique model nationwide.