Naomi Osaka is the newest partner of Los Angeles healthy food hub, Sweetgreen, making her the youngest investor in the restaurant.  

This is the 23-year-old’s very first establishment with a food chain, Baseline reported. Osaka's partnership comes just a few months after she became co-owner of a U.S. women's pro soccer club and less than a week after it was announced she'd co-chair the 2021 Met Gala as Blavity previously reported. 

The four-time Grand Slam singles champion made the announcement of her new partnership in a social media post on Thursday. 

“Anyone that knows me knows I’ve been into @sweetgreen for a while (I eat it three times a week when I'm training/at shoots), which is why I’m excited to share that I’m their newest partner and youngest investor ???? more on how we’re redefining fast food together coming soon,” Osaka wrote.

According to a statement from Sweetgreen, their ultimate goal with the partnership is to advance how brands and athletes communicate to future generations about the importance of eating healthily, L.A. Biz reported. 

“Sweetgreen is honored to partner with Naomi because she stands for what she believes in and uses her platform to educate and inspire the next generation.”   

The restaurant announced the partnership on Thursday to Twitter calling Osaka “an icon of the next generation.” 

According to L.A. Biz, Osaka hopes her younger followers will be inspired by her message to support their physical and mental wellness through a proper diet.   

“I’m proud to join forces with Sweetgreen to change the way the world thinks of traditional fast-food sponsorships," the tennis star said. “As an athlete, what I put into my body directly correlates to how I perform and eating delicious, healthy foods fuels my daily routine. I’m excited about the work we’re doing together to create a positive impact.”

The effort will also service the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. 

They will donate 100% of sales from a bowl debuting on May 20 which is named after the star, to support the Asian American Foundation and other AAPI-led organizations, Restaurant Business reported.

Sweetgreen, which opened its first location in 2007, did not disclose the value of Osaka’s investment, according to Baseline. 

The Culver City, California-based company is widely known for their menu of healthy customizable bowls and salads. According to their website, the restaurant sources only whole foods and takes pride in its efforts toward sustainability. 

“We’re always looking for ways to source smarter, to make better decisions and to help Sweetgreen and its customers be a positive force in the world and on the food system,” the site reads. “We feel a great sense of responsibility and pride to change what it means to be in the business of feeding people.”

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