Salad Factory - The Story So Far...

April 2005: Conception of idea by founder Alex Smith

May 2006: First shop opens in Chancery Lane

May - Sept 2006: Streamlining of systems and improvement of concept

June 2007: Second shop opens in Spitalfields Market

November 2007: Investment by angel investor and growth of management team

December 2007: Central kitchen opens in Forest Hill

January 2008: Third shop opens in Liverpool Street

May 2008: Fourth shop opens in Worship Street to expand into highly successful corporate catering

May 2008: Outlet in Spitalfields Market moves to Greenwich Market in September 2008