Stater Bros. Markets will open its first supermarket to serve the community of Ladera Ranch, California, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3. The new store will be located at 25636 Crown Valley Parkway and will be the 30th Stater Bros. location in Orange County.
The new store will open with thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures in place for a safe, reassuring shopping environment, the company says. After June 3 it will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m., with 7-8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays dedicated exclusively for senior shoppers. The new store will be led by Store Manager Maurice Saavedra, who has nearly 17 years of service with the company.
“We are pleased to bring Stater Bros.’ unique brand of high-quality fresh foods, friendly service and exceptional value to the discerning shoppers of Ladera Ranch,” said Stater Bros. CEO Pete Van Helden. “We appreciate the warm welcome given to us from the residents of Ladera Ranch and look forward to becoming a fixture in this great community.”
At 48,000 s.f., the new supermarket will feature:
- A full-service fresh meat department with Stater Bros.’ certified meat cutters;
- A full-service fresh seafood department with seafood experts;
- Fresh sushi handcrafted in-house daily;
- A full-service deli offering Cleo & Leo fried chicken, specialty sandwiches, charcuterie meats and fine cheeses, and a full line of available party trays;
- A full-service bakery with artisan breads and rolls, specialty single-serve desserts, Cleo & Leo classic cakes and in-house cake decorators;
- A floral department for that special gift of fresh flowers, plants or floral arrangements;
- A garden-fresh produce department featuring more than 1,000 items and a large selection of organic items;
- Fresh fruit cut daily at a prominently displayed cutting station;
- High-end, premium wines and an extensive craft beer selection;
- Gourmet, natural/organic and global foods;
- Freshly prepared, grab-and-go food items;
- Specialty foods to accommodate vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets; and
- Modern features such as low-maintenance flooring and energy-efficient LED lighting.
In honor of Stater Bros.’ long-standing tradition of giving back to the communities it serves, Stater Bros. Charities will present donations totaling $30,000 to Family Assistance Ministries, Laura’s House, the YMCA of Ladera Ranch, the James Henry Ransom Foundation, Working Wardrobes and New Beginnings for Animals.
Stater Bros. was founded in 1936 in Yucaipa, California, and has grown steadily through the years to become the largest privately owned Supermarket Chain in Southern California and the largest private employer in both San Bernardino County and Riverside County. The company currently operates 170 Supermarkets, and there are approximately 18,000 members of the Stater Bros. Supermarket Family.
