The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market is a specialty supermarket chain headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, renowned for offering a curated selection of high-quality, fresh, and organic products. Established in 1982 by Ray and Beverly Berry, the company was inspired by the ambiance of European open-air markets. It aims to provide a personalized shopping experience with a focus on fresh produce, meats, seafood, and gourmet items.

Over the years, The Fresh Market has expanded its footprint across the United States, operating 179 locations as of June 2025. The chain has a significant presence in Florida, with 53 stores, and maintains a strong presence in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia.

In addition to its physical stores, The Fresh Market offers online shopping and home delivery services. This caters to customers who prefer the convenience of shopping from home. The company has also been recognized for its commitment to quality, earning the title of Best Grocery Store in America for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023.

The Fresh Market's product range includes fresh produce, meats, seafood, bakery items, and a variety of gourmet and organic products. The company emphasizes quality and freshness, sourcing products from local and regional suppliers when possible. This focus on quality and customer experience has contributed to its reputation as a preferred destination for shoppers seeking premium grocery items.

Locations

As of August 2025, The Fresh Market operates in several cities across the United States:

• Alabama: Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
• Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dunwoody, Macon, Peachtree City, Roswell, Savannah, Suwanee
• North Carolina: Asheville, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cornelius, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Hendersonville, Nags Head, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Wilmington, Winston-Salem
• South Carolina: Aiken, Columbia, Greenville, Hilton Head Island, Mount Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Spartanburg
• Tennessee: Brentwood, Chattanooga, Farragut, Germantown, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis
• Florida: Jacksonville, Aventura, Boca Raton, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, Miami, Doral, South Miami, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Myers, Clearwater, Lakeland, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Viera, Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, St. Augustine, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Gainesville, Ocala, Leesburg, The Villages, Tallahassee, Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley
• Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Charlottesville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Glen Allen, Hampton, Henrico, Lynchburg, Midlothian, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach
• Maryland: Bethesda, Columbia, Gambrills, Gaithersburg, Rockville
• Pennsylvania: Center Valley, Glen Mills, Horsham, Mount Lebanon, Philadelphia
• Massachusetts: Framingham, Hingham, Mansfield
• Illinois: Chicago, Skokie
• Indiana: Evansville