Roanoke’s Salad Factory announces permanent closure Ian Price October 1, 2020 1 min read The Salad Factory located near the intersection of Franklin Road SW and 1st Street near the AEP building in Downtown Roanoke has announced on Facebook they are closing for good . No reason was provided on Facebook for closing. Share: Post navigation Previous: Woman stabbed in northeast RoanokeNext: Liberty Flames 2-0 as they gear up for North Alabama Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025