Saladworks and Frutta Bowls team up to open two new locations in Sugar Land and League City, offering a selection of fresh salads, fruit bowls, and more, the Houston Chronicle reported. The co-branded restaurants, which are expected to launch on February 23 in Sugar Land and by late March in League City, represent the first of their kind under this partnership in Texas, according to the franchise owners Tamia and Todd Rubin, a veteran couple committed to serving fresh, healthy fare.

From açai bowls to custom salads, the eateries are catering to the demand for nutritious options, with over 60 ingredients to choose from, the Rubins aim to cater to various dietary preferences — a boon for those with vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian lifestyles, and those following Keto, Paleo, or Whole30 diets, Patch detailed. The duo behind the venture are not just focused on the food; they're also intent on giving back to the community, leveraging their past military experience to foster perseverance and opportunity in their business practices.

Visitors can indulge in Saladworks’ signature salads or warm grain bowls, while Frutta Bowls brings in the sweet appeal with superfood-laden smoothies and bowls. "I was into this whole health thing, and I said, ‘Let’s do this’ — and that’s how we got here," Tamia Rubin told the Houston Chronicle. Her entrepreneurial spirit was also channeled into Creamer by Kay, a tribute to her late mother who serves locally sourced coffee, demonstrating the Rubins' commitment to local sourcing and personal tributes within their growing franchise.

Dining at the Sugar Land and League City locations supports not only healthy lifestyles but also a broader mission, as the Rubins have established the Bay Area Minority Entrepreneurs Network to empower other aspiring business owners, "I want to be able to be a part of my community and be able to say I was able to help a young person," Tamia Rubin shared with the Houston Chronicle. Both locations will also accommodate online orders and deliveries, adding convenience to health, as they partner with major third-party delivery services, cited Patch.

The eateries will have their doors open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. till late evening, promising a neighborhood vibe that the Rubins are eager to cultivate, with the Saladworks and Frutta Bowls collaboration looking to be more than just a dining destination.