Busch’s Fresh Food Market, a family-owned supermarket chain in Southeast Michigan, plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 10-day sale.
From May 16-25, shoppers will find exclusive deals across the store as a thank-you for their continued support. The celebration also includes a charity hot dog event in all stores on May 17-18, with proceeds benefiting local food banks such as Forgotten Harvest and Gleaners.
A Celebrate Local Tasting event will take place May 17-18 at Busch’s Fresh Food Market’s two stores in Ann Arbor, giving customers the opportunity to meet local food vendors and sample their products.
From May 24-25, there will be a Rib Fest, continuing a celebration focused on local partnerships, community impact and appreciation for the shoppers who have made 50 years possible.
Busch’s Fresh Food Market was founded by Joe Busch and Charlie Mattis in 1975, when they took over two Vescio’s supermarkets in Clinton and Saline and renamed them J&C Family Foods.
When Joe Busch retired in 1986, his sons John, Doug and Tim took over the family business and continued to build and acquire more stores.
The company, which is headquartered in Ann Arbor, has grown to 16 stores and 1,600 employees in Lenawee, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
“I’m very grateful that we can celebrate 50 years in the community with everyone who has invested in us,’ said CEO Gary Pfeil. “We are so blessed by the loyalty of our guests, the dedication of our associates and the support of our many vendors who ensure we continue to offer the freshest, high-quality foods available.”
Busch’s Fresh Food Market stores range from 26,000 to 51,000 square feet, with every location operating as a full-service, premier grocer. Fresh baked goods are prepared daily at The Bakehouse in Clinton and delivered to all locations seven days a week.
The company has focused on in-store renovations in recent years. Last year, the Novi store was expanded into an old Rite-Aid space, adding about 12,000 additional square feet. The remodel allowed for a new entrance, deli, upgraded departments for produce, gourmet cheese, meat and seafood, plus new sushi, dairy and beer, wine and liquor areas.
The Farmington Hills store also was remodeled last year, allowing for the addition of many new and upgraded departments, including sushi, floral, meat and seafood, dairy, gourmet cheese and beer, wine and liquor.
This year, a renovation of the Ann Arbor Main Street store is planned.
“Our annual investments in store improvements are about more than just enhancing the shopping experience; they’re about deepening our connection to the communities that have supported us for half a century. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on delivering quality, service and local impact well into the future,” said President Bobby Turner.
From supporting local schools through its Cash for Education program to providing monthly donations to food banks such as Food Gatherers and Forgotten Harvest, the company remains dedicated to addressing critical needs such as education and hunger relief across Southeast Michigan.
