Sweetgreen Partners with Function and Dr. Mark Hyman to Launch 'Biologically Designed' Menu

Fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen has announced a strategic partnership with health platform Function and its co-founder, Dr. Mark Hyman, MD. The collaboration introduces a new menu engineered around "foundational biological principles," marking a shift from calorie-counting to functional nutrition.

Launching nationwide on 6 January 2026, the initiative aims to reframe healthy eating under the campaign slogan "Eat What Loves You Back," pairing culinary appeal with clinical insights into population nutrition.

Menu Architecture: Fueling Biological Functions

The menu was co-developed by Function’s medical team and Sweetgreen’s culinary innovation department. Each dish is intentionally formulated to support specific physiological needs, such as inflammation reduction, energy sustainability, or nutrient absorption.

In-Store & Digital Lineup:

🐟🥑 The Omega Salad: Features antibiotic-free miso glazed salmon and avocado to provide healthy fats, paired with shredded carrots, chickpeas, and a lime cilantro jalapeño sauce. Functional focus: Healthy fats and essential minerals.

🍗🍠 Nutrient Power Plate: A mix of blackened chicken, warm roasted sweet potatoes, spicy broccoli, and golden quinoa. Functional focus: Complex carbs and high-quality protein for sustained focus.

🌶️🍎 Spicy Reset Bowl: Combines blackened chicken with a base of wild rice and shredded kale, accented by apples, nori sesame seasoning, and hot sauce. Functional focus: Antioxidants and gut health.

Online Exclusives:

🥩🥬 Iron Boost Bowl: Caramelised garlic steak paired with spicy broccoli, tomatoes, and arugula. Functional focus: Iron, magnesium, and B-vitamins.

🍗🥗 Steady Energy Bowl: Roasted chicken and sweet potatoes with a Green Goddess Ranch dressing. Functional focus: Nutrient density and sustained energy release.

Strategic Integration and Education

The collaboration extends beyond the physical menu into Sweetgreen's digital ecosystem. The chain is integrating "in-app ingredient education" authored by Dr. Hyman, designed to translate complex nutritional data into accessible language for diners.

Furthermore, the partnership leverages Sweetgreen’s existing macronutrient tracker to provide greater visibility into the metabolic impact of meals. To drive cross-platform engagement, Sweetgreen Rewards members will receive a $50 credit toward a Function membership, bridging the gap between foodservice and personalized health data.

Dr. Mark Hyman, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function, emphasised the clinical approach to the menu:

“Food is a powerful signal we send to our bodies. It’s information. Every ingredient on this menu was thoughtfully selected based on nutrient principles, and decades of medical insight, with a deep respect for real ingredients. The result is food people genuinely crave that also supports how the body functions.”

Jonathan Neman, Co-Founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, commented on the consumer shift: “Co-creating this menu with Function and Dr. Hyman allowed us to bring together intention and enjoyment, making eating for your health feel intuitive, satisfying, and something guests can return to again and again.”

Commercial Availability

The Sweetgreen x Function menu is available nationwide starting today, 6 January 2026. While the core three bowls are available across all channels, the Iron Boost and Steady Energy bowls remain digital exclusives.