The Salad Shop set to open this month in Acadian-Perkins Plaza

Bradley Sanchez says he’s less than three weeks away from opening up a new restaurant in the Acadian-Perkins Plaza. Sanchez says The Salad Shop, which will offer customized salads and wraps, will focus on a takeout concept. “It’s sort of in the vein of Chipotle in terms of ordering process,” Sanchez explains. “We call it fast casual.” Customers will essentially be able to build their salad or wrap. Variety and choice will be a top priority, says Sanchez, adding customers will be able to choose from four types of lettuce and 50 fresh ingredients—from local vegetables to hard-boiled eggs—as well as antibiotic- and hormone-free meats and over a dozen salad dressings, including some that are homemade and locally sourced. “It’s our mission, really, to work with as many locally sourced products as possible,” says Sanchez. Due to low overhead—Sanchez is currently hiring about 10 employees—and a takeout focus, Sanchez says The Salad Shop will serve an economical salad for about $7 to $10. The 1,500-square-foot space its taking in the Acadian-Perkins Plaza will accommodate about 30 diners. The Salad Shop will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. —Rachel Alexander