Fareway facts for kids
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Trade name
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Fareway Meat & Grocery |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1938 in Boone, Iowa, U.S. |
| Founder | Paul S. Beckwith |
| Headquarters | Boone, Iowa, U.S. |
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Number of locations
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131 (2021) |
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Key people
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P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Chairman of the Board Reynolds W. Cramer, CEO Garrett S. Piklapp, President |
| Products | Bakery, dairy, delicatessen, frozen foods, grocery, lottery, pharmacy, produce, meats, snack food, liquor, flowers, and Western Union |
| Revenue |  US$1.5 billion (2021) |
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Number of employees
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12,000+ |
| Subsidiaries | FarewayMeatMarket.com Midwest Quality Wholesale McGonigle's KC BBQ + Catering Brewer Foods |
Fareway Stores, Inc. is a popular grocery store chain in the Midwest United States. It started in Boone, Iowa, and now has 131 stores. You can find Fareway stores in seven different states. These states include Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Missouri. Fareway helps provide food and other products to many communities.
What Fareway Stores Offer
Fareway stores are known for being full-service grocery stores. They offer a wide range of products for families. You can find fresh meats, produce, and bakery items. They also sell dairy products, frozen foods, and snacks. Some stores even have a pharmacy or offer Western Union services. This makes Fareway a one-stop shop for many people.
Daily Store Hours
Most Fareway stores open early in the morning. They usually open around 7:00 a.m. and stay open until 9:00 p.m. This gives shoppers plenty of time to visit. However, all Fareway stores are closed on Sundays. On major holidays, they are open for shorter hours, usually until 5:00 p.m. This allows employees to spend time with their families.
Helping Employees Grow
Fareway cares about its employees. In 2018, the company started a special program. This program helps full-time employees pay off their student loans. It offers $100 each month. The total help an employee can get is up to $5,000. This is a great benefit that helps employees with their education costs. Only about four percent of companies in the U.S. offer this kind of help.
