Sweetgreen , the Washington, D.C.-born salad chain, has made its Arizona debut.

The health-driven fast-casual restaurant opened at Scottsdale Quarter near Greenway Hayden Loop and Scottsdale Road on Tuesday. Going forward, the 2,515-square-foot restaurant will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A second Phoenix location, on Camelback Road and 32nd Street, will open later this fall. That restaurant is located in a portion of the former Tomaso’s on Camelback, and a specific opening date has yet to be announced.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Sweetgreen to Arizona and become part of the vibrant communities in Scottsdale and Phoenix,” co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman said in a news release.

Sweetgreen was launched in 2007 with a focus on serving fresh, healthy food with the efficienc

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