CRISP & GREEN Expands Healthy Dining Options in Omaha

Wellness-focused fast casual brand opens second location in West Omaha, meeting strong local demand.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:50am

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CRISP & GREEN, a fast-casual dining brand known for its chef-crafted healthy menu options, is expanding its presence in Omaha, Nebraska with the opening of a second location on April 24. The new West Omaha restaurant builds on the success of the brand's first Omaha restaurant, which opened in 2021 and has established a loyal customer base. The expansion is being led by CRISP & GREEN franchise partner Rontu Inc., which also operates several Jimmy John's locations in the region.

Why it matters

CRISP & GREEN's growth in Omaha reflects the increasing consumer demand for convenient, health-focused dining options in the Midwest. As the brand continues to scale nationally, its ability to identify and capitalize on strong regional markets like Omaha will be crucial to its long-term success.

The details

The new West Omaha CRISP & GREEN location will be operated by Rontu Inc., a franchise partner that has been with the brand since 2025. Rontu Inc. currently owns the first Omaha CRISP & GREEN restaurant, as well as several Jimmy John's locations in the region. The company plans to continue expanding CRISP & GREEN throughout the Omaha metro and into additional Nebraska communities, playing a key role in advancing the brand's mission to make healthy, convenient food more accessible statewide.

  • CRISP & GREEN's first Omaha location opened in 2021.
  • The new West Omaha restaurant will open on April 24, 2026.
  • CRISP & GREEN will host a free Wellness Series event at the new Omaha location on April 25, 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, CRISP & GREEN is dedicated to supporting guests' wellness journeys and providing whole-food ingredients.

Rontu Inc.

A CRISP & GREEN franchise partner since 2025 that operates the brand's first Omaha location as well as several Jimmy John's restaurants in the region. Rontu Inc. is playing a key role in expanding CRISP & GREEN throughout the Omaha metro and into additional Nebraska communities.

Steele Smiley

Founder and Executive Chairman of CRISP & GREEN.

Brent Bunz

CRISP & GREEN Omaha Franchisee.

Ellie Hallett

Omaha-based fitness instructor who will lead a free Wellness Series event at the new CRISP & GREEN location.

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What they’re saying

“Omaha has proven to be a strong market for our brand, and this second location underscores our confidence in its long-term potential.”

— Steele Smiley, Founder and Executive Chairman of CRISP & GREEN

“The community's response to our first Omaha location has been incredible, and with so many guests asking for a west-side location, expanding was the natural next step.”

— Brent Bunz, CRISP & GREEN Omaha Franchisee

What’s next

CRISP & GREEN plans to continue expanding throughout the Omaha metro and into additional Nebraska communities, leveraging its partnership with Rontu Inc. to make healthy, convenient food more accessible statewide.

The takeaway

CRISP & GREEN's expansion in Omaha demonstrates the growing consumer demand for wellness-focused dining options in the Midwest. By partnering with experienced local operators like Rontu Inc., the brand is well-positioned to bring its chef-crafted, health-conscious menu to more communities across Nebraska and beyond.