Save Mart Supermarkets

Save Mart Supermarkets, based in Modesto, California, has served communities across the West since its founding in 1952 by Michael Piccinini and Nicholas Tocco. The company began as a single neighborhood grocery store and gradually built a strong regional presence, especially in California’s Central Valley. Over the decades, Save Mart has grown by adapting to changing consumer needs and expanding its reach.

As of November 2025, Save Mart operates 200 stores under several banners, including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Roth’s, and Chuck’s. The company’s footprint now covers California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, reflecting a deliberate push into new markets. This recent expansion includes the acquisition of Roth’s and Chuck’s Fresh Markets, which brought Save Mart into Oregon and Washington for the first time. The company is also preparing to open a new flagship store in Tulare, California, slated for 2027, signaling ongoing investment in both new builds and store modernization.

In 2024, Save Mart became part of the Jim Pattison Group, a move that has provided additional resources and stability to support its continued growth. Over the past five years, Save Mart has focused on updating its store formats and anchoring new developments, offering both traditional supermarkets and value-oriented warehouse stores. This multi-format approach allows the company to serve a broad customer base and fit a variety of retail settings.

Save Mart’s established reputation, operational scale, and recent growth actions make it a consistent presence in shopping centers and mixed-use projects throughout the Western United States. The brand’s willingness to invest in new markets and modern retail experiences continues to position it as a reliable anchor for landlords, brokers, and developers seeking stable, regionally recognized tenants.