Classic California grocery chain closes last – Business News
Another California grocer goes darkish.
After practically 50 years, O’Brien’s Market is looking it quits. The family-run grocery store will formally shut down its last two remaining shops after a 49-year run in central California.
The O’Brien gang informed its beloved prospects the markets can be coming to an finish on its web site because it introduced proprietor Charles “Chuck” O’Brien can be heading into retirement after years of unpredictable gross sales.
“The current business climate has forced us to make some tough decisions. And the decision to retire both O’Brien’s Markets was the most difficult decision of all,” the assertion stated.
O’Brien’s grocery store in California is closing all shops after 49 years and shedding its total employees Facebook/Obriens Market
O’Brien’s Markets employs 117 staff who’re set to lose their jobs by October. The two areas getting the boot: 4120 Dale Road and 839 W. Roseburg Ave.
The grocery shops stated the Dale Road store will close down by October 4, 2026 “but no sooner.” The Roseburg spot might probably stay open as a discover was given to The Modesto Focus alerting staff to a potential, exterior purchaser.
If the deal goes by way of, the purchaser may rent the present staff. If the talks fail, the store will shut by September 26. It’s not clear whether or not the negotiations will apply to the Dale Road location.
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Over the close to 50-year run, the longtime favourite regional grocery chain grew to 3 areas throughout California’s Central Valley. Shoppers selected from both one in Riverbank or two in Modesto. The Riverbank location closed down in July 2024 and was bought to Cost Less Food Company.
As the closures are in impact, consumers can rating up to 24% off storewide because the market is launching a “company-wide retirement party.” According to the assertion, every part is truthful sport besides objects like reward playing cards, Starbucks, lottery stamps, customized truffles and more.
Shoppers across the metropolis all expressed disappointment on its Facebook web page the place the grocery store additionally introduced the closure.
Inside an O’Brien’s grocery store. Facebook/Obriens Market
“I will miss O’Brians store so much! The deli, having fresh brewed coffee with a donut or croissant, then shopping for essentials [especially] on a rainy day was just delightful for me. [Thanks] for the memory,” one shopper wrote.
Another added, “Time flies, end of an era.” A 3rd commented, “I too am going to miss O’Brien’s been going there forever.”
Another California grocery chain is looking it quits in The Golden State — low cost favourite Grocery Outlet. The retailer introduced in a March earnings call that it’s going to close down 36 shops throughout the nation with California consumers dropping eight areas.
While the company has not revealed a full listing of shops which have closed, areas had been made out there by restructuring and investment firm Gordon Brothers. The leases show eight California areas are up for grabs as they’ve closed down since July 2026:
315 Panno Drive, Brawley
350 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon
14868 West Whitesbridge Avenue, Kerman
2001 West Whittier Blvd, La Habra
4420 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario
2900 Sperry Ave, Patterson
13345 Poway Rd, Poway
120 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest
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