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08/19/2024 | Coborn’s, Inc. Announces New Grocery, Liquor Store in New Plymouth, MN Development St. Cloud, MN —Coborn’s, Inc. is thrilled to announce the construction of a new, state-of-the-art grocery and liquor store as part of an exciting new development, “The Boulevard” in Plymouth, MN. This groundbreaking project, in partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties marks Coborn’s debut in the Plymouth market, bringing a modern shopping experience to the community
Located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road, this 75-acre planned unit development will be a dynamic hub, featuring upwards of $300 million in investment in outdoor community park and gathering spaces, residential apartments, medical offices, business park uses, and retail establishments. Coborn’s is proud to be at the heart of this vibrant new neighborhood, where community, convenience and fresh foods come together to serve the grocery and liquor needs of residents and visitors alike. The company has partnered with Rice Design and Construction Companies of Sauk Rapids, MN on the construction of the store.
The Coborn’s store will serve as a new prototype that aims to bring a fresh approach to grocery shopping, with a focus on a wide assortment of fresh produce, locally grown and made products, and meal solutions for any time of the day. Designed to be more than just a place to shop, the store will offer an immersive experience that caters to the evolving needs of today’s consumers, providing a destination for everything from everyday essentials to special occasions.
“We are excited to enter the Plymouth market and bring a totally new, unique and elevated offering to this bustling and rapidly growing community,” said David Best, President and Chief Operating Officer of Coborn’s, Inc. “Our new store will be a modern, convenient, and welcoming space that truly reflects the needs and desires of the community we will serve. We look forward to being a part of this exciting development and serving the Plymouth area.”
“We are incredibly excited to be working with Coborn’s to kick off the retail portion of the site,” said Dan Salzer, Director of Development with Scannell Properties. “Coborn’s vision for the store fits extremely well in what will be an active and vibrant development.”
Site preparation for the development is already underway, with Coborn’s aiming to open by fall 2025. This new store promises to enhance the community by providing not just a grocery and liquor store, but a destination for quality, convenience, and a superior shopping experience.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Roers Companies:
Roers Companies is a national multifamily real estate investment firm powered by in-house development, construction, and property management. Based in Plymouth, Minn., the company’s development portfolio totals more than $3 billion in commercial real estate including multifamily and mixed-use properties.
About Scannell Properties:
Scannell Properties is a privately held real estate development and investment company that focuses on build-to-suit and speculative development of industrial, office, commercial and multifamily facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Since its inception in 1990, Scannell Properties has completed more than 850 development projects totaling 140 million square feet. For more information, visit scannellproperties.com
About Rice Companies:
Rice Companies is an integrated construction services firm that delivers comprehensive construction solutions, innovative projects, and partnerships across the Midwest United States. Rice Companies’ expertise includes architectural design, engineering, pre-construction, construction, development, and facility maintenance services. Having built 3,000+ projects in a wide range of complexities, sizes, and industries, ranging from multi-million-square foot buildings to maintenance and repair work, Rice Companies offers solutions to meet the needs of today and the possibilities of tomorrow. Rice Companies is a third generation, forward-family company committed to building lasting partnerships. Founded in 1953, the firm is headquartered in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota with locations in Mankato, MN, Glencoe, MN, Fargo, ND, Cedar Falls, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD. Partner with us at www.RiceCompanies.com
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07/29/2024 | Coborn’s Grocery and Liquor Stores Announce New Online Shopping Experience New Coborn’s website and mobile app, powered by Instacart, offer a modernized site and e-comm experience with convenient pickup and delivery options, updated content and integration of MORE Rewards.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores are pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved website (coborns.com) and new Coborn’s mobile app, powered by Instacart. The new platforms deliver an updated and modernized e-commerce experience to meet and exceed guests’ online shopping expectations at a time when online grocery shopping continues to grow in popularity. The new platforms feature advanced search capabilities and improved functionality to make grocery shopping online easier and more convenient.
“Our guests spoke, and we listened. We’re thrilled to unveil this new and exciting online shopping experience that simplifies online grocery shopping with more convenient pick-up and at-home delivery options. It really is groceries your way,” said Emily Coborn Wright, senior vice president of growth initiatives at Coborn’s, Inc. “The enhanced digital platforms are tailored to provide our guests with seamless navigation, integration of our popular MORE Rewards program, personalized features and a truly modern approach to grocery shopping online.”
The new website and mobile app will make online shopping even easier with:
The new experience fully integrates MORE Rewards, allowing guests to easily shop the weekly circular, clip digital coupons and check reward balances in the Coborn’s app or at coborns.com. Guests can also explore additional content including local vendor spotlights, recipes, shop by dietary preference and more.
“As the only end-to-end omnichannel technology provider focused on grocery, Instacart empowers independent retailers like Coborn’s with cutting-edge solutions,” said Alice Luong, director, e-commerce and retail media at Instacart. “By working with grocers like Coborn’s, we’re enabling grocers to create branded experiences from discovery to fulfillment that reflect their unique catalog and offer customers convenient online shopping. We’re proud to support Coborn’s in continuing to meet and exceed evolving customer needs.”
The new Coborn’s app can be downloaded today from the App Store or Google Play. Coborn’s, Inc. will also be launching new websites and mobile apps for its other grocery and liquor banners in the near future.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
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06/20/2024 | Coborn’s, Inc. Announces Kalli Vrchota as New Pharmacist in Sauk Centre ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc. is pleased to announce Kalli (Kaiser) Vrchota as the new pharmacist at Coborn’s Pharmacy in Sauk Centre, MN. Vrchota, a Sauk Centre native, looks forward to serving the community again.
“I’m so excited to be back in my hometown to spend extra time with family, see more familiar faces on a daily basis, and return to the place that taught me so much and started it all,” said Vrchota. “I’m thrilled to pharm-assist the Sauk Centre area with their medication needs!”
Vrchota began her career with Coborn’s when she was just 16 years old as a pharmacy clerk before transitioning into a technician role. Upon graduating high school in 2016, she attended North Dakota State University (NDSU) on the pre-pharmacy track. At NDSU, Vrchota was involved in the College of Health Professions Ambassadors, the student chapter of the North Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists.
In 2018, Vrchota earned her white coat signifying the beginning of pharmacy school. She continued to gain experience working for both a large retail pharmacy and a small independently owned pharmacy. Vrchota returned to the area to complete her rotations at CentraCare Sauk Centre and Coborn’s Pharmacy in Melrose, MN. She also assisted the team at Coborn’s Pharmacy in Sauk Centre throughout her college career as she was able.
In 2022, Vrchota graduated as a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and began her career as a pharmacist at Seip Drug in New York Mills, MN before accepting her current position at Coborn’s in Sauk Centre.
“When the staff pharmacist position at Sauk Centre Coborn’s Pharmacy opened up, it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Vrchota commented.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
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06/12/2024 | Coborn’s Announces Grand Opening of Otsego Shopping Campus The modern and convenient shopping campus includes expanded grocery and liquor stores plus the additions of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Ace Hardware, and Pet Supplies Plus
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc., is excited to announce the grand opening of the new shopping campus in Otsego with the Coborn’s Marketplace grocery store as the anchor. The site includes the expansion of Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores as well as the addition of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Ace Hardware, and Pet Supplies Plus, bringing a modern and convenient one-stop shopping destination to residents in the greater Otsego area.
“Coborn’s has enjoyed being part of the Otsego community for the past few years,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “As we’ve watched and been part of the growth of the community, we’re excited about our investment in this convenient and refreshed shopping campus, offering our guests a larger assortment of fresh grocery products, friendly service, and a remarkable shopping experience – with multiple retail offerings to meet a variety of needs for Otsego residents.”
The expansion of the Coborn’s grocery and liquor store was announced in January. The existing shell of the grocery store was expanded by an additional 10,000 square feet to accommodate wider aisles and approximately 2,900 new products. This expansion also includes the addition of Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop inside the grocery store. The sandwich and soup restaurant features dine-in, pick-up, and drive-thru services, offering guests a tasty, fresh, and convenient new quick-serve meal option. The liquor store was also expanded to be able to offer a much larger assortment of beer, wine and liquor products and an in-store tasting center. Caribou Coffee is also part of the main building and features in-store and drive-through service.
In addition, Ace Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus were added to the campus, making this truly a destination for one-stop shopping. Both stores will open to the public on Wednesday, June 19, and are in the northwest corner of the property.
A grand opening will be celebrated beginning June 19 with giveaways, including free groceries to the first 50 guests, cake, an appearance by Coborn’s beloved mascot Moobell, prizes, a grill out, an ice cream truck, and more. The celebration will continue on June 20 with live music by Tim Fast and root beer floats on June 21. June 27 is Kids Day with ice cream and activities for children of all ages to enjoy. Exclusive offers and food samples will be available each day throughout the store.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
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05/02/2024 | Erbert & Gerbert’s Now Open Inside Coborn’s Sartell Riverside Location Erbert & Gerbert’s sandwich and soup restaurant offers guests a convenient and delicious meal option.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc. is delighted to announce the opening of Erbert & Gerbert’s at the Sartell Riverside store located at 707 1st Ave. N. The sandwich and soup restaurant offers guests convenient, fresh, and delicious food options and features dine-in, pick-up, and drive-thru services.
This Erbert & Gerbert’s is a new offering at the Sartell Riverside Coborn’s store and relocated from its previous location on Pine Cone Road next to the Holiday Stationstore.
“Erbert & Gerbert’s offers a variety of fresh and flavorful menu items including tasty sandwiches and soups, plus, delicious macaroni and cheese and chill,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “We are excited to bring these new lunch and dinner options for our guests to enjoy a hot sandwich and hearty soup from the convenience of our Sartell Riverside Coborn’s location.”
Besides satisfying meal options, this new location offers convenience. It’s one of the first to be designed with Erbert & Gerbert’s new look and layout that is clean, modern, and bright, but, most importantly, it features a convenient drive-thru. Guests also have the convenience of placing an order using the Erbert & Gerbert’s app, Erbert & Gerbert’s website, or by stopping in the Sartell Riverside Coborn’s.
“This new location represents the future of the Erbert & Gerbert’s brand focusing on Out of this World sandwiches, soups, and service,” said Jacob Kersting, Erbert & Gerbert’s Director of Marketing.
The menu features cold and hot sandwiches, soups, and kid’s meals, along with sides, drinks, and desserts. Erbert & Gerbert’s bread is baked daily, coupled with freshly cut vegetables and deli meats. The perfect choice for guests looking for a craveable, convenient, and quick food option.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Erbert & Gerbert’s
Family-founded in 1988 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop delivers Out of this World® taste that results in millions of happy customers. Grown to nearly 80 locations in 8 states across the Midwest and a rapidly expanding footprint, our business model has successfully built corporate and franchise stores focusing on traditional and non-traditional sites while always putting a high value on passion, people, and play. If you are always pushing to go from good to great and like to work hard so you can play hard, join our franchise family and visit www.erbertandgerberts.com.
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03/20/2024 | Coborn’s, Inc. and Picadeli Join Forces to Bring First Two of 15 High-Tech Salad Bars to Minnesota Cities of Sauk Rapids and Waite Park The new partnership offers elevated, fresh, fast and affordable meal options with an eye on growth in the region
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s and Swedish salad company Picadeli today announced the first two of 15 new high-tech salad bars opened at the following locations: Coborn’s Grocery Store in Sauk Rapids, MN and Cash Wise Foods Grocery Store in Waite Park, MN. The new salad bars are part of a pilot program in the region, which is expected to expand to additional stores later this year. Unlike traditional salad bars, Picadeli offers guests elevated options including plant-based proteins, grains, seafood and seasonal specialties. The units use digital signage and touch screens to showcase the nutritional values of all ingredients, and temperature-controlled food compartments to ensure optimal food safety and less waste.
“Picadeli is known worldwide for revolutionizing the salad bar and we’re delighted to offer our guests a healthy and quick meal option focused on freshness, variety and flavor,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications of Coborn’s, Inc. “More importantly this distinguished salad bar features innovative technology to keep food safe and prioritizes variety and proper food hygiene. During the COVID pandemic, we were forced to close almost all of our self-service salad bar offerings to ensure our guests’ safety. We’re excited to be able to bring back the salad bar with a new, innovative offering through our partnership with Picadeli.”
The Picadeli salad bar, which consistently rotates menu items for new options and offers seasonal favorites and variety, prioritizes safety with features like hand sanitizer and bowl dispensers, sneezeguards, a mounting system for utensils to prevent contamination of allergenic foods, temperature and hood sensors, shielding hoods, a patented air flow refrigeration system, and more. Even with these technological advances, Picadeli salads are more affordable than typical salad bar offerings, costing around $8 per salad.
“It’s well known that eating fresh and healthy food in the United States is not usually affordable or accessible. We aim to change that by giving Americans greater access to healthier food that is also fast, convenient and easier on the wallet,” said Patrik Hellstrand, Picadeli’s CEO. “Our entry into Minnesota with the opening of the Picadeli bar in the Sauk Rapids location represents a new phase of our growth in the U.S., and we are thrilled to be expanding in partnership with Coborn’s.”
The remaining locations in the initial pilot program will open in the coming months.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Picadeli
Picadeli is a Swedish salad pioneer, driven by the belief that fast-food should be food that’s good for you. The idea is simple; through self-served salads, democratize healthy food and prove that fast food can be nutritious, fresh and tasty. The high-tech salad bars can be found in more than 2300 stores around Europe and the United States. Since the start in 2009, Picadeli has enabled the grocery trade to offer its customers an innovative, fresh and tasty salad concept. The company currently has an annual turnover of more than SEK 1.5 billion which represents close to SEK 3 billion in retail value corresponding to more than 40 million salads annually.
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01/25/2024 | Coborn’s, Inc. Begins Remodel of Otsego Shopping Campus The remodel will include the expansion of both Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores offering guests a convenient and enhanced shopping experience.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc., is excited to announce changes coming to the Otsego location. Both the grocery and liquor stores will be expanded plus other exciting additions will be added to the shopping campus to better serve guests.
“As consumer needs change, we are proud to invest in this store and the Otsego community,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “We are excited to expand this campus by offering larger grocery and liquor selections as well as bring other exciting additions to be announced when plans are finalized. These updates and new offerings will provide guests the freshest products with the friendliest service and improve the overall shopping experience.”
Plans include an expanded grocery store with a larger assortment of products and wider aisles for easy shopping. The pharmacy will move and merge with neighboring Coborn’s Pharmacies in Albertville, Big Lake, Elk River, and Ramsey to accommodate the remodel. The liquor store will also be relocated and expanded to offer shoppers a larger selection.
The store will remain open during construction, which is expected to continue through spring. A public grand re-opening celebration will be planned for early summer.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its 200 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
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01/03/2024 | Erbert & Gerbert’s Now Open Inside Coborn’s Fresh sandwiches and hot soups now available in new Erbert & Gerbert’s restaurant inside Princeton’s Coborn’s grocery store.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc. is delighted to announce the opening of Erbert & Gerbert’s at the Princeton store located at 1100 7th Avenue. The sandwich and soup restaurant offers guests convenient, fresh, and delicious food options and features dine-in, pick-up, and drive-thru services.
“Erbert & Gerbert’s offers a variety of fresh and flavorful menu items including tasty sandwiches and soups, plus, delicious macaroni and cheese and chill,” said Andrew Hamilton, Store Director of Coborn’s in Princeton. “We are excited to bring these new lunch and dinner options for our guests to enjoy a hot sandwich and hearty soup from the
convenience of our Princeton Coborn’s location.”
Besides satisfying meal options, this new location offers convenience. It’s one of the first to be designed with Erbert & Gerbert’s new look and layout that is clean, modern, and bright, but, most importantly, it features a convenient drivethru. Guests also have the convenience of placing an order using the Erbert & Gerbert’s app, Erbert & Gerbert’s website, or by stopping in the Princeton Coborn’s.
“This new location represents the future of the Erbert & Gerbert’s brand focusing on Out of this World sandwiches, soups, and service,” said Jacob Kersting, Erbert & Gerbert’s Director of Marketing.
The menu features cold and hot sandwiches, soups, and kid’s meals, along with sides, drinks, and desserts. Erbert & Gerbert’s bread is baked daily, coupled with freshly cut vegetables and deli meats. The perfect choice for guests looking for a craveable, convenient, and quick food option.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its 200 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Erbert & Gerbert’s
Family-founded in 1988 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop delivers Out of this World® taste that results in millions of happy customers. Grown to nearly 80 locations in 8 states across the Midwest and a rapidly expanding footprint, our business model has successfully built corporate and franchise stores focusing on traditional and non-traditional sites while always putting a high value on passion, people, and play. If you are always pushing to go from good to great and like to work hard so you can play hard, join our franchise family and visit www.erbertandgerberts.com.
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11/28/2023 | Godfather’s Pizza Express Now Open Inside Cash Wise Foods Famous pizzas and sides now available in new Godfather’s Pizza restaurant inside Willmar’s Cash Wise.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Cash Wise Foods is delighted to announce the opening of Godfather’s Pizza Express at the Willmar store located at 1300 5th Street SE. The restaurant offers guests a convenient, fresh, and delicious meal option and offers both dine-in and pick-up services.
“Godfather’s Pizza has an incredible and long-standing reputation of serving high-quality pizzas and products,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications of Coborn’s, Inc. “We’re excited to offer Godfather’s signature menu items for our guests to enjoy a hot, fresh and savory pizza from the convenience of our Willmar Cash Wise Foods location.”
This is the company’s first partnership with Godfather’s Pizza.
“The team at Coborn’s (Cash Wise’s parent company), is interested in providing fresh food and high-quality offerings that contribute to the overall success of Godfather’s Pizza Express,” says Kathy Johnson, SVP of Franchise Services. “We are happy to add to Cash Wise’s unique shopping experience and plan to exceed expectations for our new guests.”
Guests can choose from eight core Godfather’s Pizza specialty pizzas in mini and large sizes, including the signature Classic Combo pizza and the famous Taco Pie. Pizzas are served on Godfather’s Pizza Golden Crust, a buttery pan-style pizza. Guests can also order wings, breadsticks or cheesesticks, and pizza rolls and choose from two delicious desserts.
Orders can be placed online at www.godfathers.com, by phone at 320-295-7019, or by stopping in the Willmar Cash Wise.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its 200 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Godfather’s Pizza, Inc.
After 50 years of creating and making pizzas, Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. knows what it takes to make an unforgettable pizza. Founded in 1973, the family-operated franchise’s mission has remained unchanged—to serve a more delicious and abundantly-topped pizza than any other in the country. The QSR concept has expanded to more than 610 locations in more than 39 states, ranging from traditional dine-in restaurants to express outlets such as airports, convenience stores and college campuses. The heritage of serving the best pizza around that built this company continues today. For more information, visit www.Godfathers.com. Follow Godfather’s Pizza on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/GodfathersPizza), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/GodfathersPizza) and Instagram (www.Instagram.com/GodfathersPizza).
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09/14/2023 | Coborn’s, Inc. Begins Remodel of Cash Wise Foods in Jamestown, ND The remodel will include the addition of a fuel center and Caribou Coffee with enhancements to the fresh and liquor departments.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc., the parent company of Cash Wise Foods, is excited to announce changes coming to the Jamestown location. The grocery store’s new format includes the addition of a fuel center and Caribou Coffee, enhancements to fresh and liquor departments, and exterior updates to better serve its guests.
“As consumer needs change, we are proud to invest in this store and in the Jamestown community,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “We are excited to bring a fuel center and Caribou Coffee to this location as well as remodel several departments. This updated store design and new offerings will provide this community the freshest products with the friendliest service and improve the shopping experience for our guests.”
Construction has begun on the new fuel center which adds convenience for guests as well as allows them to take advantage of the new MORE Fuel Rewards program. Guests can save $0.10 per gallon for every $100 spent on groceries. These rewards will be redeemable at the fuel center once it’s complete.
Plans also include a new in-store Caribou Coffee with seating. Guests can enjoy a warm or cool beverage while shopping or grab a muffin or sandwich to go. The liquor department will be expanded to offer shoppers a larger selection. The fresh departments including produce, meat, dairy, and deli, will be updated to focus on fresh and enhance the customer’s shopping experience. The exterior will be updated too, and the existing parking lot will be replaced.
The store will remain open during construction which is expected to continue through 2023. A public grand re-opening celebration will be planned for 2024.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its 200 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
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08/30/2023 | Coborn’s, Inc. Partners with House of Pizza The new partnership brings House of Pizza’s gourmet pizza to local Coborn’s and Cash Wise Foods grocery stores’ frozen food aisle.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc. is excited to announce a new partnership with local and family-operated House of Pizza. Guests can now pick up their favorite House of Pizza frozen pizza from local Coborn’s and Cash Wise Foods grocery stores.
“The House of Pizza has a long, storied history in central Minnesota with a highly acclaimed recipe for amazing pizza and business success,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Coborn’s, Inc. “We’re excited to bring some of their most popular pizza flavors to our shelves for our customers to enjoy a high-quality heat-and-serve frozen House of Pizza pizza.”
House of Pizza has two locations including in west St. Cloud and Sartell. They offer both dine-in and carry-out services. This will be House of Pizza’s first expansion into retail.
“We took our time to perfect the process. For the first six months, we only sold the pizzas in our stores as grab-and-go options. They were a big hit so we knew the excitement would carry over to our local grocer,” said Brandon Testa, owner of House of Pizza. “Coborn’s was the perfect retail option to partner with locally for availability and additional growth with outlying markets where their stores are located, and we are excited to see how this local partnership can continue to grow.”
Guests can choose House of Pizza classics like Pepperoni and Italian Sausage or pile on the toppings with the regulars’ favorite, House Deluxe and Meat at the House. A gluten-free option with cauliflower crust is also available. No matter the choice, all the pizzas are made with House of Pizza’s famous original recipe and only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients.
House of Pizza frozen pizzas are now available at Coborn’s on Cooper Avenue in St. Cloud, on Pine Cone Road in Sartell, and in Sauk Rapids as well as Cash Wise Foods in Waite Park and east St. Cloud.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its 200 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
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