In just a matter of months, managers from #1674, Boca Raton, Florida, grew their new GreenWise Market from the ground up.

Why did you want to be part of your GreenWise Market’s opening team?
Assistant Store Manager Richard Giordano: Being part of an opening team is something special. My blood, sweat and tears are in this store, and watching it all come to fruition from the ground up is an unforgettable experience.

What is your favorite thing about GreenWise Market?
Store Manager Katrina Hatem: Besides the amazing food, I would say the ambiance and comradery we have here are my favorite things about GreenWise Market.

What do you hope to see as your store grows?
Customer Service Manager Vik Patel: I hope to see GreenWise Market become a staple in the community where customers can come relax, recharge and refuel daily life with amazing food and people!

How has your community reacted to GreenWise Market?
Assistant Grocery Manager Chris Jones: The community has reacted tremendously to GreenWise Market. We have customers constantly telling us how beautiful the store is and how much they love the food, layout and concept.

What have you learned about opening a new concept store?
Assistant Produce Manager Matt Jones: I have learned that it involves a lot of hard work and patience. It has been an awesome experience!

Tell us a story about a customer interaction that showed you what makes GreenWise Market different.
Grocery Manager Mike Bortner: As I was eating lunch one day, I listened to the customers at the next table saying how excited they were about the products and the store. They were happy that it was everything they hoped for, from the level of excitement to the quality of products to the beauty and cleanliness of the store.