Fry’s Food

Fry’s Food Stores is a well-established supermarket chain operating exclusively in Arizona. The company was founded in 1954 by Donald Fry in northern California and expanded into Arizona in 1960, quickly becoming a familiar name in the region’s grocery sector. A pivotal moment in Fry’s history came in 1983 when it was acquired by The Kroger Co., one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States. This integration brought Fry’s into a broader national network and provided access to Kroger’s extensive resources.

As of November 2025, Fry’s operates 122 corporate-owned stores across Arizona, with a significant presence in metropolitan areas such as Phoenix and Tucson as well as in smaller communities throughout the state. The stores offer a comprehensive supermarket experience, including fresh departments, pharmacy services, and fuel centers, serving a wide range of households each week. Over the past five years, Fry’s has focused on optimizing its existing locations and selectively remodeling stores rather than pursuing aggressive new store expansion. The company continues to leverage Kroger’s national scale for operational improvements and customer engagement initiatives.

Fry’s stands out for its stability and consistent approach to growth. All locations are company-owned, and the brand remains deeply rooted in Arizona, maintaining a steady footprint without franchising or entering new markets. For landlords, brokers, and developers, Fry’s represents a reliable anchor tenant with a long-standing track record, strong customer traffic, and a commitment to long-term site investment. The connection to Kroger ensures advanced logistics and supply chain capabilities, supporting Fry’s role as a dependable retail partner in Arizona’s commercial real estate landscape.