Salata Opens First Florida Restaurant in Nocatee, Florida

Local Couple Brings Build-Your-Own Salad Concept to Nocatee Town Center

April 07, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // NOCATEE, Fla. – A fresh, new dining experience is arriving in Nocatee.

Salata, the build-your-own salad and wrap concept that allows guests to create meals that fit their lifestyle, is officially opening its newest Florida location at Nocatee Town Center (641 Crosswater Parkway, Suite B) on April 6.

Bringing the concept to the community are local franchise owners Jason and Sandy O’Hara, a husband-and-wife team with deep restaurant experience and strong ties to the Jacksonville area. The opening marks both their first Salata restaurant and the brand’s return to the Florida market.

To celebrate, Salata Nocatee will donate 25% of all proceeds on opening day to HUGS St. Johns, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting children by providing emergency clothing, food, school supplies, and essential resources to families facing hardship.

Guests who visit on opening day can look forward to:

• An exclusive Salata Swag Box for the first guest in line
• BOGO salad or wrap coupon, available while supplies last
• Sign up for the Salata Tastemaker app and favorite the Nocatee location to receive $7 off on a future visit

“Opening our first Salata restaurant here in Nocatee is incredibly meaningful for our family,” said Jason O’Hara. “Jacksonville is where our journey together began years ago, and coming back to this community to introduce a concept we truly believe in feels full circle. We’re proud to bring something fresh to the area and look forward to welcoming guests into a space that reflects the healthy, active lifestyle that drew us back here.”

The Nocatee restaurant will offer Salata’s signature build-your-own menu, featuring a wide selection of fresh produce, lean proteins, and unique, made-from-scratch dressings prepared daily. Guests can choose from six salad bases, over 50 toppings, and 11 house-made proprietary dressings to create their ideal meal. In addition to salads and wraps, the menu includes soups, organic teas, and fresh lemonades. Salata also offers online ordering, delivery, catering, and rewards for loyal customers through the Tastemaker Rewards program.

“Florida has long been a key market for Salata, and opening our first restaurant in Nocatee is a meaningful milestone for the brand,” said Berge Simonian, Founder & CEO of Salata. “This community reflects the active, social lifestyle Salata was built for, and we’re proud to introduce our build-your-own concept to guests here as we continue expanding into new markets.”

Houston-based Salata offers fresh salads and wraps alongside soups, teas, and lemonades. With more than 50 toppings and house-made dressings prepared daily, the brand has built a loyal following by delivering simple, feel-good meals for any lifestyle. Salata continues to expand nationwide with over 100 restaurants open. The Nocatee location will be open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

About Salata
Salata is a fast casual salad franchise founded in 2005 by Berge Simonian in Houston. The brand was developed to provide quick, healthy meal options for guests. The menu features more than 50 fresh toppings and house-made proprietary dressings for guests to create their salads and wraps so they can eat, feel and live the way they want. With no complex or intimidating ingredients, the options are simple and familiar for guests of all backgrounds. Topped with excellent guest service, the Salata experience is simple and genuine.

Beyond its inclusive and welcoming experience, Salata offers guests a generous loyalty program. Guests can download the Salata mobile app and sign up to order ahead and earn tasty rewards. Once signed up, guests receive one point for every dollar spent at Salata. Every 100 points earns guests a $7 salad kitchen credit and app users have exclusive access to bonus rewards opportunities such as double points weeks.

The brand began franchising in 2006 and has now expanded to over 100 restaurants in Texas, Georgia, Southern California, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

For more information about Salata, visit https://www.salata.com/

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