Jalen Brunson and Just Salad Put their Partnership on the Menu with The Clutch Wrap

Limited-time wrap marks latest chapter in Just Salad’s long-term partnership with equity owner Jalen Brunson, featuring roasted chicken, hot honey goat cheese, spicy harissa pita and 48 grams of protein

Key facts of this press release:

• The Clutch Wrap launches October 19, 2026, timed to the start of 2026-2027 NBA season, and available through December 31, 2026
• Wrap features 48 grams of protein and 36 grams of fiber, with oven roasted chicken, roasted corn, hot honey goat cheese, spicy harissa pita and homemade chipotle vinaigrette
• Launch is the latest expression of Just Salad’s long-term partnership with Jalen Brunson, following his June 2026 announcement as a partner and equity owner and September’s “New York Always Knew” creative campaign

NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, brings The Clutch Wrap to its menu, a limited-time offering created by Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks, 2026 NBA Champion and Finals MVP, and Just Salad partner and equity owner.

Launching as the NBA season tips off and available at all Just Salad locations through December 31, The Clutch Wrap brings the partnership directly to the menu for the first time, giving guests and fans a new way to experience what Brunson and the New York-born brand are literally building together.

The Clutch Wrap layers baby spinach and shredded cabbage with oven roasted chicken, roasted corn, hot honey goat cheese and spicy harissa pita, finished with Just Salad’s homemade Chipotle Vinaigrette. The combination delivers sweet heat, crunch and bold flavor in every bite, featuring 48 grams of protein and 36 grams of fiber.

“I wanted this to be something I’d actually order with a lot of flavor, plenty of protein and just the right amount of heat, so we got to work until we got it just right,” said Jalen Brunson, 2026 NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP and Captain of the New York Knicks. “It’s unreal to now have something on the menu that fans can go in and try for themselves, but starting the season with The Clutch Wrap felt like the right move.”

The new wrap marks the latest step in a partnership designed from the beginning to go beyond a traditional athlete endorsement. Brunson joined Just Salad as a partner and equity owner in June before debuting their first creative campaign, “New York Always Knew,” built around the fans who believed in both Brunson and the brand long before everyone else caught on.

“From day one, this partnership was never about simply putting Jalen’s name on something,” said Nick Kenner, Founder and CEO of Just Salad. “When we announced the partnership, we said Jalen’s impact would become part of the brand in ways our guests would start to see over time. The Clutch Wrap is another step in bringing that to life, and it’s time for guests across all of our locations to taste it for themselves.”

The Clutch Wrap continues a relationship centered on shared values, authenticity and building together, as Brunson closely worked alongside Just Salad’s culinary team to craft it. Brunson is expected to continue engaging with Just Salad’s leadership and beyond, visiting restaurants, connecting with guests and continuing to bring his perspective into the business over time.

The wrap launch will also be supported by a new connected TV (CTV) spot that puts Brunson’s reputation for coming through in clutch moments front and center. Building on September’s documentary-style ‘New York Always Knew’ campaign, the new creative focuses on the clutch performances that have defined his career and now his first signature Just Salad menu item. The spot will run across select CTV channels as well as out-of-home advertising across Just Salad markets.

At Just Salad, health and sustainability are built into every meal, serving approachable, flavor-packed meals. This means homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, chef-designed recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. A leader in sustainable dining for two decades, Just Salad is best known for its reusable bowl program, which rewards guests with a free topping for every reuse, proving that small choices can add up to meaningful impact.

Enjoy The Clutch Wrap through December 31 in-restaurant, via mobile app or online at Order.JustSalad.com.

Just Salad Jalen Brunson Clutch Wrap Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Just Salad?

• Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant brand
• Just Salad’s mission is to make everyday health and sustainability possible
• Just Salad serves plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients
• Just Salad offers more than 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, market plates, soups and smoothies

What is The Clutch Wrap?

• Limited-time Just Salad menu item created by Jalen Brunson as part of their ongoing partnership, available October 19 – December 31, 2026
• Available at all Just Salad locations
• Features baby spinach, shredded cabbage, oven roasted chicken, roasted corn, hot honey goat cheese and spicy harissa pita with homemade Chipotle Vinaigrette

What is the nutritional information for The Clutch Wrap?

• 570 calories
• 48 grams of protein
• 36 grams of fiber

What is Jalen Brunson’s connection to Just Salad?

• Jalen Brunson is a partner and equity owner in Just Salad, as well as a brand fan
• The partnership connects Brunson’s relationship with New York and community-centered work with a restaurant brand founded in New York focused on everyday health and sustainability
• His partnership reflects his connection to New York, playing for the New York Knicks and with Just Salad headquartered in New York City
• Brunson describes the partnership as an extension of supporting organizations and causes that matter to him personally and within his community
• Brunson believes in Just Salad’s mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible

How is Just Salad sustainable?

• Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation™
  
• Just Salad is home to the world’s largest restaurant reusable bowl program
• Just Salad has offered reusable bowls since its founding in 2006
• Just Salad carbon labels its menu
• Just Salad offers a Climatarian category to help guests make more climate-conscious choices
• Guests who reuse Just Salad bowls help reduce waste, greenhouse gas emissions and water use¹ for a healthier planet

Where are Just Salad locations?

• More than 125 locations
• New York (NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, and many in-between)
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Florida (SE FLA, Orlando, Tampa, Naples)
• Illinois
• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts
• Washington D.C.

About Just Salad
Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, market plates, soups and smoothies, including classic offerings and rotating seasonal favorites. Empowering customers to “Eat with Purpose,” Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation™ and home to the world’s largest restaurant reusable bowl program, as well as the first U.S. restaurant chain to carbon label its menu and offer a Climatarian menu category. The company was founded in 2006 and has more than 125 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington D.C.

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¹Environmental Life Cycle Assessment

Just Salad
Adam Belmont
press@justsalad.com