Dutch Bros is set to take over drive-thru locations formerly operated by Salad And Go across Arizona and Nevada, according to court documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas. The purchase price: $105 million, with a deposit of $10 million already paid.
What the filing says
Court records identify the buyer as Boersma Bros, LLC, the Oregon-based holding company tied to the founders of Dutch Bros Coffee. Under the agreement, Boersma Bros will acquire assets that include leases and equipment at Salad And Go’s drive-thru locations in Arizona and Nevada, with plans to convert the sites to sell coffee, beverages and food items.
The documents note the properties require no significant alterations or maintenance because they operate in a drive-thru-only format — a factor that likely simplifies and speeds the conversion process.
Immediate local impact
Salad And Go announced that 70 drive-thru locations in Arizona and Nevada would close by the end of the day Wednesday. For employees, customers and communities that relied on those locations, the announcement creates immediate disruption: closures mean lost shifts, shifts in commuter patterns and fewer quick, low-cost food options in some neighborhoods.
- Purchase price: $105,000,000
- Deposit paid: $10,000,000
- Locations affected: 70 drive-thrus across Arizona and Nevada (to close)
Dutch Bros — founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, Oregon — has been expanding rapidly. The company relocated its headquarters to Tempe in June 2025 and already operates more than 100 locations across Arizona. The court filing does not detail a timetable for reopening any of the acquired sites under the Dutch Bros brand; it does indicate the balance of the purchase price will be paid at closing.
Why this matters in Nevada
While the bulk of Salad And Go’s footprint is in Arizona, the chain had established a presence in Nevada; the deal transfers control of those Nevada drive-thrus to Dutch Bros. That matters for local employment and for consumers who chose Salad And Go for quick, healthier meal options. Conversions from salad-focused menus to coffee- and beverage-driven concepts will change the neighborhood food landscape.
For employees, the transition raises questions about staffing and hours. The court filing confirms leases and equipment are part of the sale, but it does not specify whether Dutch Bros will retain existing staff, which positions will transfer, or how benefits and schedules might change. Those are matters likely to be worked out between Dutch Bros and each property’s landlord or operator.
Industry context and recent struggles
Salad And Go’s closures are the latest in a string of contractions. Earlier this year the company closed all locations in Texas and Oklahoma, and in September 2025 it announced it was shuttering more than 40 stores nationwide. The company’s liquidation of assets now appears to be proceeding through bankruptcy court.
For Dutch Bros, the purchase offers rapid expansion of drive-thru real estate without the time and cost of ground-up construction. The company has pursued growth aggressively since moving its headquarters to Arizona and this deal would leverage existing traffic patterns and drive-thru infrastructure.
What to watch next
Key questions remain unanswered by the filings: the precise timing of closing and ownership transfer, whether Dutch Bros will reopen the sites quickly under its brand, and how staffing transitions will be handled. Arizona’s Family reported reaching out to Dutch Bros for comment; the filing itself does not include any public statements from the buyer.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Boersma Bros, LLC (Dutch Bros founders' holding company) |
| Price | $105 million |
| Deposit | $10 million |
| Locations closing | 70 drive-thru sites in Arizona and Nevada (Salad And Go announcement) |
As this develops, Nevada customers and workers will be watching whether the closures are temporary pauses during conversion or permanent losses of quick-serve salad options. For many communities, the change will be felt in the morning commute or at lunchtime counters — simple shifts that reshape daily routines.
I'll follow up with local landlords, store managers and any available spokespeople from Dutch Bros and Salad And Go to report how conversions proceed and whether employees will be rehired or offered transfer options.
