Chopt Creative Salad Co. Opens Its Only South Carolina Store in Forest Acres A national salad chain, Chopt Creative Salad Co., is set to open its sole location in South Carolina on March 25 at Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres. The new restaurant will occupy Suite 16 of the bustling shopping center located at 4840 Forest Drive, marking the first reported addition to the area by the City of Forest Acres last August. The store will be situated on the north side of Trenholm Plaza, adjacent to Tazza Kitchen and 16 Handles frozen yogurt shop. The grand opening event will feature free salads and a variety of prizes for customers. The first 50 individuals to place an order, either in-store or via the Chopt app, will receive a branded tote bag. Additionally, guests who sign up for the Chopt rewards program and make a purchase can participate in a prize wheel offering items such as Chopt merchandise, a free salad, and a $20 gift card. The prize wheel will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on opening day, with limited availability. The Forest Acres location will showcase Chopt’s “efficient and sustainable Chopt 4.0 store design,” enabling customers to order through in-store kiosks or via the company’s website and app for pickup. The city highlighted the new addition in an Instagram post, stating, “Your lunch plans just got a major upgrade.” While Chopt may be a new name to Midlands residents, the chain was founded in 2001 in New York City and has expanded across the eastern United States. Its mission is to “make healthy eating exciting for all people” by offering a global-inspired menu that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients. The company partners with farmers and prioritizes a “better process, start to finish” by incorporating fresh, regional produce.#south_carolina #chopt_creative_salad_co #trenholm_plaza #forest_acres #chopt_4_0
Chopt Salad Restaurant Set to Open in Forest Acres, SC Chopt Creative Salad Co. is set to open its new location in Forest Acres, South Carolina, on March 25, 2026, at Trenholm Plaza. The grand opening event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. that day, according to the restaurant’s social media announcements. The new eatery will be located on the north side of Trenholm Plaza, near Tazza Kitchen and the 16 Handles frozen yogurt shop. The salad chain, which originated in New York City in 2001, plans to expand its presence with this new location. The restaurant will offer a diverse menu featuring a variety of salads, including a Southwestern steak salad that includes seared steak, tortilla chips, corn, black beans, pickled red onions, jalapeno peppers, romaine lettuce, and a cabbage and cilantro blend. Wraps will also be available as part of the menu selection. The company’s website highlights its commitment to creating a menu that celebrates global flavors and welcomes diverse customers. “From classic cravings to seasonal collaborations, we challenge ourselves to create a menu that celebrates flavors from around the world and opens up a seat at the table for anyone who wants to join,” the company states. Chopt currently operates dozens of locations across multiple states, reflecting its growing popularity in the fast-casual dining sector. The Forest Acres location marks another step in the chain’s expansion strategy, bringing its signature fresh salads and wraps to a new community.#chopt_creative_salad_co #forest_acres_sc #trenholm_plaza #tazza_kitchen #sixteen_handles
