A longtime California grocery store chain is preparing to disappear from its hometown, bringing an end to a nearly five-decade run. The closures will also affect more than 100 employees as the family behind the business prepares to step away.
O’Brien’s Market, a family-owned grocery chain that has served California’s Central Valley since 1978, is closing its two remaining stores in Modesto. The company operates locations on Dale Road and West Roseburg Avenue, with both stores scheduled to close in late September.
Two stores set to close
According to reports, the Roseburg Square location is set to close on September 26 and the Dale Road location will follow closely and close on September 27.
The closures could affect approximately 117 workers between the two locations — 67 at Dale Road and 50 at Roseburg Avenue…