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"A Los Angeles–based fast-casual salad chain pursuing a major growth financing round (about $200 million) with the goal of reaching a roughly $1 billion valuation and joining the ranks of tech “unicorns.” The brand operates more than 80 locations nationwide, was founded in Washington, D.C., and moved its headquarters to Culver City two years ago to be closer to Silicon Valley and L.A.’s tech scene. It positions itself as a technology-driven food business—leaning on automation, mobile apps, and scale to serve thousands of diners per day—and explicitly frames its strategy around disrupting the traditional restaurant model." - Farley Elliott