New Fry’s Food Store to Open in Marana, Gladden Farms Community October 16

Fry’s Celebrates with a $5,000 Donation to Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center

MARANA, Ariz. (October 11, 2024) —Fry’s Food Stores is excited to invite Arizonans living and working in Marana and its neighboring communities to the grand opening of their new store in the Gladden Farms community on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The 123,000-square-foot, full-service grocery store is located at 11350 W. Tangerine Rd., Marana, AZ. 85653. Fry’s will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7 a.m. and welcome customers into the new store immediately afterward.

“We are thrilled to open the new store in Marana’s Gladden Farms neighborhood and accommodate the growing needs of the community,” said John Attwood, store manager of the new Fry’s Marketplace. “Shoppers will enjoy our beautiful store which includes a variety of state-of-the-art amenities, that will offer an enhanced shopping experience. We hope everyone will come out and celebrate with us.”

Grand Opening festivities will include $30 Fry’s gift card giveaways to the first 200 guests in line at 7 a.m., Boost membership giveaways, delicious Fry’s/Kroger brand samples and demos, a kid’s booth with fresh fruit, coloring books, and Croc charm giveaways, a pharmacy booth for screenings and other health activities, Kroji mascots, the Marana High School Band, and a 92.9 The Bull radio station booth from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. The celebration will also include remarks from Fry’s president, Monica Garnes, and Marana Mayor, Ed Honea, and, as part of their effort to
end hunger in local communities through Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan; Fry’s will also present a $5,000 check to Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center, which provides much-needed food to hungry neighbors in our communities.

“We are extremely grateful for the wonderful donation from Fry’s Food Stores,” said Carlos Valles, Executive Director for Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center. “We share the same passion and commitment to ending hunger across all the communities we serve. This incredible donation will provide thousands of hearty and nutritious meals for those experiencing food insecurity. Thank you, Fry’s Food Stores!”

“I’m excited to once again welcome Fry’s Marketplace to Marana as they open their second store in our community,” said Mayor Ed Honea, “Not only will the new store bring jobs to our community but it creates even more retail options for our residents who will be able to get groceries, visit a pharmacy, fuel up their vehicles, grab a cup of coffee and more.”

Additionally, Fuel Friday will be celebrated at the new Fry’s Fuel Center on October 18th, beginning at 7 a.m. Fuel center celebrations will include giving away $20 gas vouchers to the first 103 cars, commemorating the opening of Fry’s 103rd fuel center, starting at 7 a.m., and an extra $.20/gallon fuel discount for all customers with registered VIP loyalty cards from October 18th through October 20th.

The store will employ over 300 associates and feature a variety of upscale amenities, including a sushi station, an extensive wine department, Murray’s Cheese shop, a pharmacy offering same-day delivery and drive-thru services, pickup services for conveniently ordering groceries online, and 20-pump fuel center.

In partnership with Fry’s, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) commissioned local artist Jessica Gonzales to create indoor artwork for the new store. Jessica’s new mural at Fry’s captures the essence and vibrancy of the Sonoran Desert while highlighting the generational traditions of food preparation and community well-being.

Beginning October 16, 2024, the new Fry’s Marketplace will be open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Click here to learn more about the Gladden Farms Fry’s Center and available space.