The Fresh Market recently held a grand opening for a new store in Algonquin, Illinois, marking the grocer’s eighth location in the greater Chicago area and its fourth opening in the last five months.
Officials from the local chamber of commerce, village government and Northern Illinois Food Bank representatives were on hand to celebrate the opening of the 27,000-square-foot site.
To mark the occasion, The Fresh Market made a $2,000 donation to the food bank. The Algonquin store will be the company’s fifth to donate food to the hunger-relief organization.
The first 500 shoppers received The Fresh Market “Algonquin” reuseable gift bags while live classical music was performed in-store. In addition, they were able to watch the cracking of an 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese.
“The greater Chicago-area has presented us so many fantastic opportunities, and we’re excited to bring our brand of impeccable hospitality to our new guests here in Algonquin,” said The Fresh Market CEO Brian Johnson.
“The Fresh Market shopping experience is unlike any other in retail, and I truly believe the community will resonate with what we have to offer, from our carefully curated selection of local and global products to our nationally recognized guest service.”
In addition, shoppers will find The Fresh Market’s ready-to-eat restaurant selections, including in-house smoked pit barbecue featuring brisket, ribs and pork and pizza made fresh with artisanal crust, sauce featuring Italian-grown crushed tomatoes and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
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