- Two-time WNBA champion Breanna Stewart has partnered with fast-casual chain Chopt Creative Salad Co. to launch a limited-edition signature menu item, "Stewie's Spicy Caesar Salad."
- The campaign features a digital spot where Stewart faces off against Chopt's founders in a competitive game of "Knockout," leaning into her identity as one of the WNBA's most dominant players.
- This marks Stewart's first known partnership with Chopt; the deal adds a food and dining vertical to an endorsement portfolio that already includes Throne Sport Coffee, Reese's, and Panini America.
- Chopt, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 with expanded menu collaborations and brand activations, gains major sports credibility through the partnership.
Breanna Stewart is taking her competitive edge off the court and into the salad bowl. The New York Liberty superstar has teamed up with Chopt Creative Salad Co. to craft “Stewie’s Spicy Caesar Salad,” a limited-edition menu item now available at Chopt locations across the East Coast and Midwest.
A playful digital campaign launched alongside the drop, featuring Stewart facing off against Chopt’s founders in a game of “Knockout,” with the brand’s campaign copy reading: “Knockout mode: activated.”
On the court, Stewart is off to a blazing 2026 WNBA season. She became the second-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points on opening night, and is currently averaging 23.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game through the Liberty’s first four games.
Off the court, Stewart is equally busy. She recently joined Throne Sport Coffee as a brand ambassador and expanded her collectibles presence through an exclusive deal with Panini America, in addition to headlining a Reese’s March Madness campaign earlier this year. The Chopt partnership adds a food and dining dimension to a rapidly growing brand portfolio.
For Chopt, the salad chain is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 with multi-week brand activations, LTOs, and creative collaborations, making Stewart’s co-created menu item a fitting centerpiece.
Takeaways
Stewart’s Chopt deal is a well-calibrated move on both sides. She gets a lifestyle-forward partnership that fits her health and performance brand narrative, while Chopt lands one of women’s basketball’s biggest names during a moment when WNBA athletes are commanding unprecedented brand attention.
The “Stewie’s Spicy Caesar” branding is smart, it’s not just a celebrity slapping her name on a product; it’s a co-creation that ties directly to who she is as an athlete.
For Chopt, a 25-year-old brand actively pushing to stay culturally relevant, signing a player averaging 23 points a game in 2026 sends a very clear message about where the brand wants to position itself.
With Stewart building out a portfolio spanning coffee, collectibles, snacks, and now fast-casual dining, which category feels most on-brand for her? Could this Chopt partnership open the door for other WNBA athletes to land similar fast-casual food collabs in 2026 and beyond?
