Brown & Cole Markets Corporate Office

Brown & Cole Markets was founded in 1909 by the Cole and Brown family. Some customers simply refer to the oldest supermarket chain in Washington state as simply “The Markets”. The company operates a chain of supermarkets under the names Brown & Cole, Cost Cutter, Food Pavillion, and Save On Food.

The company generally saves money by renting or purchasing store locations that have gone out of business. As of 2011, the company has 18 locations and 2,100 full time employees. Annual revenue in 2011 was $227.6 million. The company is still privately owned by the Cole family.

Brown & Cole Markets were forced to close several locations around the Yakima, Burlington, and Arlington areas due to fierce competition from Wal-Mart. The company provides health insurance and union benefits to its employees, while Wal-Mart does not.

Brown & Cole Markets was founded in 1909 by the Cole and Brown family. Some customers simply refer to the oldest supermarket chain in Washington state as simply “The Markets”. The company operates a chain of supermarkets under the names Brown & Cole, Cost Cutter, Food Pavillion, and Save On Food.

The company generally saves money by renting or purchasing store locations that have gone out of business. As of 2011, the company has 18 locations and 2,100 full time employees. Annual revenue in 2011 was $227.6 million. The company is still privately owned by the Cole family.

Brown & Cole Markets were forced to close several locations around the Yakima, Burlington, and Arlington areas due to fierce competition from Wal-Mart. The company provides health insurance and union benefits to its employees, while Wal-Mart does not.

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