Tony’s Fresh Market is getting ready for the grand reopening of its newly remodeled Waukegan store on Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00 a.m.
In celebration of the store’s grand reopening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9:00 a.m. and feature remarks from local dignitaries and elected officials, as well as live entertainment.
The first 100 customers to enter the store at 1700 N. Lewis Ave., in Waukegan, Illinois, will receive a $50 Tony’s Fresh Market gift card. Five lucky shoppers will also win a ‘surprise and delight’ gift throughout the day.
The company said in a press release that Tony’s Charitable Foundation will donate $5,000 to Beacon Place, a local non-profit community center, to further demonstrate its commitment to the Waukegan community.
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“This store was updated and redesigned to enhance the shopping experience and meet the needs of our local customers,” said Tony’s Fresh Market’s Chief Executive Officer Frank Ingraffia.
“This investment demonstrates our commitment to the Waukegan community and will provide an exceptional and expanded variety of fresh and authentic food options, friendly customer service, and great prices in a refreshed and updated atmosphere. We’re looking forward to the reopening and celebrating with the local community,” Ingraffia noted.
In addition to extensive interior and exterior renovations, Tony’s Waukegan location will feature even greater product assortments and enhanced offerings reflecting the local community’s food preferences.
Tony’s Fresh Market reopening will showcase a new modern layout which features:
- A colorful Produce Department with a wide array of perfectly ripe, seasonal fruits and vegetables from the USA and Latin America at affordable prices.
- A full-service meat department offers USDA Choice beef, fresh cuts of beef, pork, and chicken cut daily, and a large selection of seafood.
- A full-service deli boasts a unique variety of premium international deli meats and cheeses, classic deli salads, and specialty subs available for catering or on-the-go.
- An authentic Mexican Cocina where customers can savor the flavors of carnitas, tamales, and taquería classics and enjoy great Daily Deal options.
- A Tortillería featuring authentic corn tortillas and flour tortillas made from scratch.
- A Bakery filled with specialty pastries, desserts, cakes, and ethnic treats baked fresh daily.
- A Sushi Station offering a wide selection of fresh sushi, hand rolls, and more.
- La Michoacana ice cream and ice cream bars.
The store will operate daily from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm.
Tony’s Fresh Market is Chicago’s most prominent independent grocery chain by volume. Founded in 1979 by two Italian immigrants, Tony’s has grown to become a leading Chicago-based grocery retailer with 21 stores.