The wait is finally over. Sweetgreen , a wildly popular, East Coast-born salad chain, will hold a grand opening for its first ever Arizona location on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Scottsdale Quarter.

Grand opening day festivities will include a live DJ, a balloon arch and free goodies from neighboring businesses including Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and succulents from Dig It.

Sweetgreen was originally opened in 2007 by a group of college students who wanted healthier meals at affordable prices. It now has locations in 20 states and offers protein plates, bowls and salads.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Sweetgreen to Arizona and become part of the vibrant communities in Scottsdale and Phoenix,” said Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Neman in a news release. “Our mission is to connect people to r

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