Grocery Outlet Independent Operator

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Operator Call: 888-809-1690

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Share In The Profits

Operational Autonomy

Give Back To Your Community

Just Three reasons why Retail & Grocery Professionals Join Our Team.

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Share In The Profits

Operational Autonomy

Give Back To Your Community

Just Three reasons why Retail & Grocery Professionals Join Our Team.

Apply Now

“The Independent Operator model is unique. There’s nothing else like it. It gives you the flexibility to grow your business without a corporate thumb over you. There’s a lot of freedom in it. You can adapt the store to your community and not have a schematic type of approach from corporate.”

-Ron Lenard , Roseville, CA Grocery Outlet Operator

At Grocery Outlet we've believed that there's a better way to grow a Grocery Chain. Instead of hiring managers and telling them what to do, we empower proven retail leaders to operate efficiently, take care of their families, and give back to their community.

Traditional Grocery Store Manager

VS. Independent Operator

Traditional Grocery Store Manager Job

No Autonomy. Little to no operational control of your store plus meddlesome, constant corporate oversight
Limited Income. Substandard pay regardless of how hard you work to improve your stores' bottom line.
Give Back. Little to no ability to get deeply involved and help your community.
No Team. Little to no decision on who you hire, when you work, or who you work with

Independent Operator

Operational Autonomy. Run your store the way you think is best - for you, your employees, and for your community.
Unlimited Income. Share in the profits with no earning caps. The more efficiently you operate, the greater your income. It's as simple as that.
Give back. Support your local community and truly impact the lives of your customers.
Your Team. You decide who you hire (including family members) and you make your own hours. Your family comes first.

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Here's how it works:

The Grocery Outlet Model

280+ Stores Nationwide Generate Over $2.5 Billion In Annual Sales.

We buy overruns, surplus inventories, repackaged products, and perishable foods from notable national brands. We purchase these items in bulk and sell them to customers at deep discounts, often up to 60% below conventional grocery store retail prices.

But we're most proud of the fact that over 280 of our locations are run and operated by Independent Operators who share in the profits of their locations. The majority of these Independent Operators are former grocery store managers just like you.

Traditional Grocery Store Manager

VS. Independent Operator

Traditional Grocery

Store Manager Job

No Autonomy. Little to no operational control of your store plus meddlesome, constant corporate oversight
Limited Income. Substandard pay regardless of how hard you work to improve your stores' bottom line.
Give Back. Little to no ability to get deeply involved and help your community.
No Team. Little to no decision on who you hire, when you work, or who you work with

Independent Operator

Operational Autonomy. Run your store the way you think is best - for you, your employees, and for your community.
Unlimited Income. Share in the profits with no earning caps. The more efficiently you operate, the greater your income. It's as simple as that.
Give back. Support your local community and truly impact the lives of your customers.
Your Team. You decide who you hire (including family members) and you make your own hours. Your family comes first.

Take Control Of Your Career Apply Now.

Here's how it works:

The Grocery Outlet Model

280+ Stores Nationwide Generate Over $2.5 Billion In Annual Sales.

The Grocery Outlet Expansion - Happening Now!

In 2017 we will award stores to dozens of new Independent Operators.

These former grocery store managers turned entrepreneurs will have complete operational freedom and autonomy, a respected 50-year-old brand behind them, and unlimited earning potential.

Don't get us wrong, as an Independent Operator, you'll still have to work extremely hard and put in a lot of hours building your Grocery Outlet.

But this time, you call the shots and you work when you want and with whom you want.

Best of all, you'll finally have complete control over your financial and lifestyle goals.

As a Grocery Outlet Independent Operator, the stores' bottom line is YOUR bottom line.

Gone are the days where you bust your butt for less than a $100K salary only to watch all your store profits go back in the pockets of your big box employer.

As an Independent Operator of a Grocery Outlet, you participate in the net profits that you helped generate.

This is why Independent Operators enjoy uncapped earning potential and earn far more than any grocery store managers in the United States.

1973: The First Grocery Outlet Independent Operator

Grocery Outlet has been on an Independent Operator model since Jim Read created the first Operator Agreement with Leonard Downs on a napkin more than 40 years ago in Redmond, Oregon. The Operator Agreement has been the backbone of what makes the Grocery Outlet business opportunity so special. Leonard’s store in Redmond, Oregon, which is now operated by his grandson Bob Downs, is a testament to all of the Independent Operators who have placed their trust in the Grocery Outlet management team over the years.

In the video below, Jim Read's grandson and Co-CEO MacGregor Read catch up with Bob Downs and reminisce about this incredible 3rd generation business.

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Too Good To Be True. What's The Catch?

We hear that all the time, that this is "too good to be true." And, we also know that taking a risk and making an investment in yourself can be exciting but also pretty scary.

Just remember, we have over 280 Independent Operators, These are all folks just like you, ex-grocery store managers who ran grocery stores for employers that didn't value their talents, goals, and ambitions. The only difference between you and our current Independent Operators is that they took the small action of learning more. By clicking the button below and entering your information, you'll be taking the first step to regaining control over your career. As you decide to engage in our selection process, our team will walk you through every step of the way, answering all of your questions. You'll also have the unique opportunity to visit with as many current Grocery Outlet Independent Operators as you'd like. Through one-on-one, unfiltered and private conversations, you'll learn first hand how they started their Grocery Outlet and how they were able to leave their grocery store manager jobs and invest in their future. And listen, we know that there is a chance that we are not a fit. And that's ok. But think of this. You've worked far to long and hard in the grocery business. In our minds, you've earned every bit of your valuable experience and you owe it to yourself and your family to find out more.

“One of the most unique aspects is our culture. The premise of our business remains true today: opportunistic buying and an Independent Operator at the helm of each store.”

- Tom McMahon, Sales & Merchandising Vice President of Grocery Outlet

“One of the most unique aspects is our culture. The premise of our business remains true today: opportunistic buying and an Independent Operator at the helm of each store.”

- Tom McMahon, Sales & Merchandising Vice President of Grocery Outlet

Meet Our Independent Operators

Avez & Alia Bashadi

San Jose, CA Operators

Rick & Cara Leyva

National City & Chula Vista,

CA Operators

Billy & Liz Muzio

Bend, OR Operators

Meet Our Independent Operators

Avez & Alia Bashadi

San Jose, CA Operators

Rick & Cara Leyva

National City & Chula Vista,

CA Operators

Billy & Liz Muzio

Bend, OR Operators

Grocery Outlet Has Been Featured In

Quick Fact

1946 - Grocery Outlet founded by Jim Read in 1946.

1973 - Jim formalizes first Independent Operator agreement with Leonard Downs in Redmond, Oregon.

2017 - Over 280 stores nationwide are currently operated by Independent Operators - the majority of them are ex-grocery store managers just like you.

Here's What's In The Report?

- The Complete Grocery Outlet Story

- Do You Qualify As An Independent Operator

- What Locations Are Available Through Out the US?

- What Independent Operators Are Saying

- A Day In The Life Of An Independent Operator

- The Grocery Outlet Management Team

- From Here To Becoming An Independent Operator - The Complete Steps.

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Grocery Outlet Has Been Featured In

“For me and my wife, the opportunity to become an Independent operator with Grocery Outlet changed our lives. Since we started operating the store, we've been able to get out of debt and buy a house. But most importantly, what I love about our business is the quality of life that we enjoy. We decide who we hire, the products we want to sell, and how much we want to work.”

- Travis Dawson , San Francisco, CA

Grocery Outlet Operator

- Travis Dawson , San Francisco, CA

Grocery Outlet Operator

Here Are Some Of The Brands Our

Independent Operators Used To Manage

Here Are Some Of The Brands Our

Independent Operators Used To Manage

"Be prepared for long hours and hard work. There will be a lot of work for you to put into it, but you get what you put into it back many times over."

David & Jessalynn Greenblatt,

Ex-Grocery Store Manager,

Grocery Outlet Independent Operator, Tacoma, WA

"Be prepared for long hours and hard work. There will be a lot of work for you to put into it, but you get what you put into it back many times over."

David & Jessalynn Greenblatt,

Ex-Grocery Store Manager,

Grocery Outlet Independent Operator, Tacoma, WA

Just Three reasons why

Share In The Profits

Operational Autonomy

Give Back To Your Community

Just Three reasons why Retail & Grocery Professionals Join Our Team.

Apply Now

Just Three reasons why

Share In The Profits

Operational Autonomy

Give Back To Your Community

Just Three reasons why Retail & Grocery Professionals Join Our Team.

Apply Now

Here's why Grocery Outlet Independent Operator

out-earn all other grocery store managers

Discount Prices, Not Discount Brands

The Grocery Outlet Numbers

Our company works with many notable national brands to buy their overruns, surplus inventories, repackaged products, and perishable foods. We purchase these items in bulk and sell them to customers at deep discounts, often up to 60% below conventional grocery store retail prices. Even with the extreme discount, these items typically yield a higher profit margin than traditionally priced grocery items.

Now take the average Grocery Outlet store. We generate around $7 million dollars a year out of much smaller, intimate stores. This, and the fact that we secure amazing inventory at steep discounts, means that we enjoy a much higher net profit margin than our competitors.

Know Your Grocery Numbers?

Why Do Should You Care About Net Profit?

Good. So you probably know that the typical US supermarket is about 47,000 SF and generates about $25 million a year in revenues. With such big overhead and a razor thin 1.3% net profit margin, it's no wonder grocery store managers salary top out at around $72,567 - bottom line, they can't afford you!

Because as a Grocery Outlet Independent Operator, that bottom line is YOUR bottom line. Gone are the days where you bust your butt for less than a $100K salary only to watch all your store profits go back in the pockets of your big box employer. As an Independent Operator of a Grocery Outlet, you participate in the net profits that you helped generate. Don't get us wrong, you'll still have to work extremely hard. But this time, you call the shots, you work when you want and with whom you want. Best of all, how much money you earn is completely up to you.

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