Trendy chain Sweetgreen opening two metro Phoenix salad shops

• "Arizona has been a long-requested market for us," co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman said in a press release.

Zoom in: The company announced it signed leases at Scottsdale Quarter and in the former Tomaso's building at Camelback Road and 32nd Street. It did not share opening dates.

What to expect: Our Axios colleagues in Sweetgreen markets tell us the trendy salads are worth a try.

• The salads and bowls are packed with fresh veggies, creative sauces and heaping protein portions (including steak and salmon) for a light but filling meal.
• Yes, but: They're pricey. Most menu options cost $13-$16.

The intrigue: Arizona has its own home-grown salad fast-food chain in Salad and Go.

• Founded in Gilbert in 2013, it's since opened 135 locations across Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Oklahoma and has plans for continued national expansion.
• Most of its salads run $6.79.

My thought bubble: It's hard for me to imagine trading my economical Greek salad at Salad and Go for a $15 Sweetgreen bowl.