The Food 4 Less grocery store located at 914 W. Orangethorpe Ave. in Fullerton is expected to close in January 2027. This closure will end its occupancy of a large grocery space, which the city hopes to fill with another retailer. Store employees and the manager confirmed the planned closure and expressed surprise at the decision. They attributed it to the store’s inability to generate enough business to remain profitable.
In an email to the Fullerton Observer, Community and Economic Development Director Sunayana Thomas provided additional information about the departure. She said the Food 4 Less lease had ended and that the store was too large for the company, which was also experiencing low sales. “We are aware of the upcoming vacancy at Food 4 Less, and the ownership is actively seeking a new operator,” Thomas wrote.
She also mentioned that changing demographics can make an area more suitable for different grocery operators. “Demographics can change over time, creating a better environment for a new operator to increase sales, and we are hopeful for positive news regarding the new tenant,” she added…