Fareway Stores Inc. plans to construct a 19,000-square-foot store at State and Oak Streets in Granger, Iowa. Construction is set to begin in 2024, with a tentative opening in the summer 2025. In the meantime, public infrastructure work will be completed along State Street and Highway 17.
“Upon opening, as people enter Granger, they will be greeted by their neighborhood Fareway,” said Reynolds W. Cramer, CEO. “We are excited to join the Granger community. We want to thank city officials and the property owner for their hard work in making this project possible.”
Fareway will provide customers with fresh quality meat with full-service butcher counters, farm-fresh produce, competitive prices and high-quality customer service, including to-your-car carryout. Additionally, the location will also offer FastLanes, a self-service checkout option and online shopping and curbside pick-up.
“We are very excited that Fareway will be coming to Granger,” said Jane and Bob Sturgeon, property owners. “The Fareway store will be a great asset to Granger and the entire community. Fareway is a great company and runs a first-class store. We have looked forward to this event for a very long time.”
The company began the public process May 11, with more details forthcoming in the near future.
Fareway Stores Inc. is a Midwest grocery company currently operating 129 stores in a six state region. The company says its mission is to provide quality products, while treating customers like family and valuing its dedicated employees. Fareway is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa and has more than 12,000 total employees.
For more information, visit fareway.com.
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