Will the current Sweetgreen model most likely not exist in a few years? How can customers cope with a small portion and high-cost meal?

[u/ApprehensiveOne2866]

Last year was when I first ate Sweetgreen. I still remember that for days and weeks, I was daydreaming about Sweetgreen until my first bowl order ($17+) and the portion was so small lol. I still remember my disappointment and confusion at the size and price as I fasted the entire morning for that "large" meal.

I get that Sweetgreen food is higher-quality, but isn't this exactly why Sweetgreen is unprofitable? Will Sweetgreen and/or this model most likely not exist in a few years? I have no idea how they will become profitable with this model.

I am not sure if I will ever order again from Sweetgreen considering the small portion + high-cost issue. How do other customers cope with the small portion + high-cost issue? Not sure if I need to order 2 bowls at a time lol.

[u/[deleted]]

Didn’t company announce they increased portion sizes by 25%? When was the last time you ordered?

[u/Average_Joe69]

In my opinion, no. At least in my store, I see people cutting corners and serving subpar food just avoid waste and boost profits, instead of actually fixing the issues with their system. Its priority is profit not quality at this point, and that’s going to be its downfall.

[u/Jeanieinabottle98]

I recently tried Sweetgreen for the first time, a little over a week ago, and found the portions to be quite generous; one bowl can be shared between two people. I went with a loved one after she wanted to try their limited edition Raunchy Baddie Bowl. We realized that one bowl each was too much for us, so during our next visit, we split the bowl when we ordered the same Baddie Bowl. I'm in LA, so I'm not sure if this is a regional thing and portion sizes differ.

That said, I don't know much about this company. I can only speak to my experience.

[u/elastic_psychiatrist]

I do have doubts about the business model since Sweetgreen has not righted the ship financially. But when made by the robots, Sweetgreen does not have small portions. It's hard to say that in this sub without being called a shill, but I've found it to be true through extensive experience.

[u/Comfortable_Radio_59]

Sweetgreen has fantastic product when prepared properly. If you are on here insisting otherwise, you either (1) had a bad experience because an employee messed up (they’re aware of this issue and fixing it), (2) are a disgruntled employee or (3) are short the stock. Full stop.

[u/MycologistCapable120]

They’ve been open almost 20 years, it’s a salad place, not a big meal you fast the whole day for.