Roche Bros. Supermarkets

Roche Bros. Supermarkets is an independent, family-owned grocery chain based in Massachusetts, with a legacy that dates back to 1952. The company was established by brothers Pat and Bud Roche, who opened their first shop in Roslindale, focusing on meat and produce. Over the years, Roche Bros. has grown steadily, evolving from a single neighborhood store into a regional operator with a reputation for quality and community engagement.

As of November 2025, Roche Bros. operates 21 stores throughout eastern Massachusetts, including both traditional supermarkets and the Brothers Marketplace format. Brothers Marketplace offers a smaller footprint and emphasizes fresh, local, and prepared foods, allowing Roche Bros. to serve a wider range of communities and adapt to different retail settings. This dual-format approach has enabled the company to expand into high-income suburbs and urban infill locations, including recent openings in mixed-use and transit-oriented developments.

In the past five years, Roche Bros. has continued to pursue measured growth, prioritizing operational excellence and strong local connections over rapid expansion. The company remains privately held, with the Roche family still actively involved in leadership. Its established brand, flexible store formats, and consistent performance make Roche Bros. a reliable anchor for a variety of retail environments, from traditional shopping centers to new mixed-use projects. The company’s focus on selective site selection and integration with local communities positions it as a credible and adaptable partner for landlords, brokers, and developers in the Greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts markets.