Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Discount Grocery Store
At Grocery Outlet, we have dedicated ourselves to helping customers save money on brand-name groceries since 1946. Founded by Jim Read as a single store selling military surplus, we have grown into the nation's largest extreme value retailer with over 400 stores and 1.5 million weekly shoppers. Our third-generation family leadership drives our commitment to sourcing exceptional deals through packaging changes, surplus inventory, and product overruns. We empower local communities through our network of independently owned stores, combining personalized service with unbeatable prices.Our buyers travel thousands of miles annually to secure fresh meat, produce, organic products, and exclusive NOSH items. We pride ourselves on making high-quality groceries accessible while maintaining the excitement of discovering new deals every visit. With digital tools like our WOW! Crowd loyalty program and mobile app, we continue innovating to enhance customer savings and convenience. Our history of delivering 'pure bliss' pricing remains central to our mission of transforming grocery shopping into an enjoyable treasure hunt experience.
Services
Discount Grocery Sales
Weekly Ad Deals
Gift Cards
Delivery Services
Mobile App Offers
Loyalty Program
Seasonal Promotions
Franchise Opportunities
Product Sourcing
Community Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We've delivered grocery savings since 1946 with 75+ years of retail expertise
- Our exclusive sourcing network finds deals unavailable elsewhere
- 400+ stores nationwide offer localized shopping experiences
- We combine corporate buying power with community-focused operations
- Digital tools enhance savings through loyalty programs and mobile access
What people say
Amazing savings
Great selection
Exciting finds
Weekly deals
Community feel
Services
Discount Grocery Sales
We offer brand-name groceries at significantly reduced prices through strategic sourcing partnerships. Our inventory includes surplus stock, packaging change items, and overruns that maintain full quality standards. Customers benefit from daily opportunities to save 50-70% off regular retail prices through this unique business model.
Weekly Ad Deals
Our rotating weekly advertisements feature time-sensitive deals across multiple product categories. These promotions include exclusive digital coupons accessible through our mobile app and in-store printed circulars. The ever-changing selection creates a dynamic shopping experience where customers discover new savings every visit.
Loyalty Program
The WOW! Crowd loyalty program provides members with digital coupons, sweepstakes entries, and personalized savings tracking. Participants receive exclusive early access to major sales events and accumulate purchase history data to optimize future shopping trips through tailored recommendations.
Franchise Opportunities
We enable entrepreneurs to operate independently owned Grocery Outlet locations under our established brand. Franchisees receive comprehensive training, supply chain support, and proven operational systems while maintaining local business autonomy. This model combines corporate resources with community-focused retailing.
Mobile App Services
Our mobile application provides digital access to weekly ads, personalized coupons, and store inventory information. Features include savings history tracking, sweepstakes participation, and early access notifications for major sales events. The app enhances convenience while maintaining our core value proposition of extreme grocery savings.
People
Jim Read
Founder
Established the first Grocery Outlet store in 1946, pioneering the extreme value grocery concept through military surplus sales that evolved into a nationwide retail network.
Jay Mirza
Independent Owner-Operator
Brings extensive retail management experience as a certified Business Analyst and Texas A&M graduate, co-owning the Columbia, MD store with his wife Rizwana.
Rizwana Mirza
Independent Owner-Operator
Community-focused co-owner with Jay Mirza, leveraging 20+ years in the Greater Baltimore area to deliver personalized service at the Columbia Grocery Outlet location.
Maria Buchanan
Independent Owner-Operator
Co-owns the Ontario, OH store with Ryan Buchanan, applying family values and outdoor lifestyle experience to create engaging shopping experiences.
Ryan Buchanan
Independent Owner-Operator
Operates the Ontario, OH store with Maria Buchanan, combining family-oriented values with retail innovation to deliver unique treasure hunt shopping experiences.
Questions
How does Grocery Outlet offer such low prices?
We source inventory through packaging changes, surplus stock, and product overruns directly from manufacturers, allowing us to pass savings of 50-70% to customers.
Are products available in all locations?
Inventory varies by store due to our unique sourcing model, creating different shopping experiences at each location with constantly rotating product selections.
What delivery options exist?
We offer multiple delivery options including app-based services for select locations, with availability expanding to meet customer demand.
How can I access weekly deals?
Weekly deals appear in printed circulars at stores and through the Grocery Outlet mobile app, with digital coupons available for WOW! Crowd members.
Can I operate my own Grocery Outlet?
We offer franchise opportunities with comprehensive training and support systems for qualified entrepreneurs seeking independent store ownership.
What makes Grocery Outlet unique?
Our combination of extreme value pricing, treasure hunt shopping experience, and locally operated stores creates a distinctive retail model unmatched in the grocery industry.
