
SG: Is Sweetgreen, Inc. Halal?
Sweetgreen, Inc.
$6.04
-4.05%
Market Cap: 717.7M
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Aug 31, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Sweetgreen, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 31, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SG
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding SG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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About Sweetgreen, Inc.
Sweetgreen, Inc. operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants that focus on serving nutritious meals prepared with fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Beyond the in-restaurant dining experience, the company allows customers to place orders digitally through its website and mobile application. Additionally, it offers gift cards that can be redeemed at any of its locations. As of September 26, 2021, Sweetgreen's footprint included 140 establishments spread across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The company was established in 2006 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
Shariah Compliance Status
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Restaurants: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.