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RICHARD'S AT A GLANCE

About Us

A trusted neighborhood natural and specialty foods grocer.

Founded in SW Florida in 1979, Richard’s Foodporium™ has grown to become a leader in neighborhood natural foods and shopping convenience. Over the last 30 years, we’ve built the brand from a handful of stores to become the first and ONLY natural and specialty foods franchisor in the country.

Today, consumers increasingly rely on the advice, product choices and personal touch they get at their local, trusted neighborhood retailer.

• Richard’s has won numerous local and national awards, from “Best Natural Foods Store” to “Best Independent Chain Retailer” in the nation.
• In positioning itself for growth, Richard’s has developed an executive management team with extensive industry, management and customer service experience.
• Our redesigned décor package is exclusive and upscale, yet feels nostalgic. We created a powerful brand image and marketing program, and are further strenghtened by our vendor lationships and purchasing power. Integrated Point of Sale technology allows reporting comparable to that of larger mass grocers around the country.

Over 83% of US households now purchase natural grocery products.

The total natural and specialty foods industry is a $112 billion industry that has continued to show growth even during recent economic downturns. The growing demand fueled by health enthusiasts, aging baby boomers, new families and those with special dietary needs (such as gluten free, diabetic, sugar free and cholesterol specific issues) has created a recession-resistant industry. Richard’s is poised to capitalize on this tremendous opportunity. The value of the affordable, small business format is the ability to deliver neighborhood convenience in an easily managed, efficient and aesthetically pleasing model.

Richard’s Foodporium™ delivers more.

Richard’s growth is due in part to its extraordinary level of service and an intimate, comfortable shopping experience that harkens back to the day of the local grocer who knew you personally. Supported by our affiliate distribution center and the detailed guidance from a specialized team of directors, we provide a proven road map and operational systems that will help you reach your potential as a successful business owner.