MODESTO, Calif. — The Save Mart Companies marked a key milestone in its expansion efforts on Tuesday with a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Save Mart store in South Manteca, Calif. Local civic leaders and business partners joined company executives to celebrate the upcoming opening of the 52,000-square-foot supermarket, scheduled for late summer 2026.
Located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Atherton Drive, the new Save Mart will serve as the anchor tenant of the Marketplace @ Main Shopping Center. It will feature the grocer’s latest store design, emphasizing convenience, sustainability, and a strong commitment to local sourcing.
"With this future Save Mart store, we are proud to provide even more convenience to our friends and neighbors in South Manteca,” said Jim Perkins, president of The Save Mart Companies. “We will deliver a best-in-class shopping experience rooted in our promise of everyday lower prices and exceptional quality, while also creating more employment opportunities in the region."
The store will include full-service departments for floral, produce, meat, deli, and bakery, highlighting customer-favorite products from Central Valley farmers and producers. Plans also call for an in-store eatery with a patio, offering a community gathering space and expanded foodservice options.
The Manteca store will incorporate the latest in digital convenience, including online ordering with pickup and delivery via Savemart.com and third-party platforms. The store will also offer Amazon return kiosks.
Reflecting the company’s sustainability goals, the location will be 100% electric and equipped with a natural CO₂ refrigeration system to reduce environmental impact.
Save Mart has served the Manteca community since 1962 and operates 79 stores across California and Western Nevada. Its parent company, The Save Mart Companies, runs a total of 194 stores under the Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, Roth’s, and Chuck’s Fresh Market banners. The Modesto-based grocer employs more than 12,000 people and supports communities across the West through its CARES Foundation, which has donated over $5 million to date.
