Louisville-based chopped salad concept Green District is expanding into Denver and Colorado Springs early next year under the leadership of Tim Spong, the company's newly named Western Market president. The brand, which operates six locations in Kentucky and Indiana, will more than double its footprint in the first half of next year as part of a planned national expansion, according to a company press release.

"I was hired on at Green District and immediately hit the ground running," said Spong, who previously served in various executive capacities at Chipotle Mexican Grill, including executive director, global supply chain, and executive director, operations services. "This brand is positioned for major national growth and I'm excited to be a part of it. Colorado is just the beginning as we continue to move into other western states."

The first Colorado locations will include a 1,400-square-foot location in the Denver Tech Center area at 8000 W. Belleview Ave., in Greenwood Village. A 1,950-square-foot location will open next year at 7 Spectrum Loop in Colorado Springs. The company plans to open a minimum of six locations in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets.

"As a former resident, Colorado has been on my radar from the start and I knew we'd need a strong leader like Tim to oversee the process," Jordan Doepke, co-founder of Green District, said in the release. "We have a team full of passionate people and Tim is no exception. His industry knowledge and vast QSR experience, coupled with his passion for growing the Green District brand, makes him the perfect fit for this role."

In addition to its six restaurants currently in operation, Green District has nine others in development across several markets.

Founded in 2017 by Doepke, Chris Furlow and Matt Petty, Green District's core menu is comprised of 10 chopped salad as well as wraps and grain bowls, with the option for customers to build custom creations. The menu features over 50 fresh ingredients and house-made dressings.

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