Glasgow's first Choppaluna salad bar is set to open in the city this year.
The popular food spot, which has found success in London and in Berlin is recent years, will set up shop in the former Viva Italia unit on Union Street, just outside Glasgow Central Station.
The concept comes from the Hero Brands Group which includes German Doner Kebab and Island Poké and will be rolled out in various cities across the UK including in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
On the menu will be a selection of 'guilt-free' foods featuring plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, including salads, wraps, breakfast options and smoothies.
Making the announcement today, the Choppaluna team say: "We're here to show that salads don’t have to be boring and to bring customers a guilt-free indulgent menu which also includes vegetarian and vegan options and a huge choice of superfoods morning, noon and night, including delivery.
"The vibrant experience allows customers to choose from over 60 fresh toppings before watching the brand’s talented team chop live in front of their eyes.
"Choppaluna’s breakfast menu brings low-carb, high-energy options like Scrambled Egg Bowls or Rolls and Smoothies as well as locally roasted Specialty Coffee, whilst its flavour exploding salads provide the perfect balance of incredible taste, nutrition and energy. On the menu, customers will also find Choppaluna’s ‘Big-Rolls’ (huge wraps), which offers a more filling option for lunch and dinner.
"Further growth and franchise recruitment news will come over the next 12 months."
Co-founder Nikras Agha, who conceived the idea for Choppaluna with his Co-Founder Bijan Azadfard, said: 'We are excited to be launching a new restaurant in Glasgow, bringing our super-delicious, healthy dining experience of guilt-free indulgence to Scotland.
"Choppaluna will truly revolutionise the healthy eating space in the city, bringing people indulgent healthy options that fit with a fast-paced on-the-go lifestyle.
"It is particularly pleasing to forge ahead with plans to open a new restaurant in Glasgow so quickly after the launch of our first restaurant in London Bloomsbury in October 2020, and in my hometown of Berlin last year, it’s a huge achievement for our team.
"The opportunity is truly resonating with our franchise network within the Hero Brands group and we will work with them to explore opportunities for further growth throughout the UK," he added.
Athif Sarwar, Hero Brands CEO, said: "Hero Brands is responding to emerging consumer trends and focused on growing the brands of the future.
"Eating-out is changing and younger consumers are demanding a shorter dwell time, great-tasting healthier food and an aspirational experience that is shareable on their social channels.
"Choppaluna responds to this trend and we worked very closely with Nikras and Bijan to develop the brand and a proposition that truly disrupts the healthy eating space.
"Expanding into Scotland is a huge moment for them both and we will now give them unrivalled industry expertise as they forge ahead with their growth ambitions."
