Published: January 12, 2026 at 10:10 pm
One of the UK’s fastest-growing founder-led businesses has announced a £9m investment.
The Salad Bar opened the doors to its first store in London in 2021 and now operates from 11 sites across the capital.
Co-founders Florian de Chezelles and James Dare plan to expand internationally – starting with Paris in 2026.
De Chezelles said: “A huge thank you to our investor base who has accompanied and supported us since day one.
“Some guys invested when James and I were two 25-year-olds with nothing more than an idea in the midst of a pandemic.
“Special mentions to Nick Jones (Soho House founder) and William Shu (Deliveroo founder) who continue to guide us as advisors and investors on a daily basis.
“Also super proud to welcome Active Partners aboard. These guys know brands. Their track record speaks for itself.
“Lastly, thanks to the insanely hard working and inspiring leaders at The Salad Project – Clementine Haxby and Vibhav Parikh. So much of our successes to date have been down to the dedication and tenacity of our directors.
“A new chapter begins at The Salad Project in 2026. Bring on Paris and the rest of Europe.”