Food 4 Less was founded in 19777 by Lou Falley. Falley’s stores were full service until they were purchased by Fleming Companies, Inc., and were mostly located in Kansas and Missouri. The company changed hands again and was purchased in 1997 by Ralph’s markets, which was then purchased by Kroger in 1998. In Northern California, the company uses the name Foods Company. Although Kroger’s still operates many of the Food 4 Less stores, there are some locations that have been franchised out to various other grocery chains.
Food 4 Less is based out of Compton, California. The company is a warehouse type of supermarket that has “no frills” such as decorative shelves or even box boys. Customers bag their own groceries at the checkout stand and benefit by saving money on food.
Food 4 Less
Food 4 Less was founded in 19777 by Lou Falley. Falley’s stores were full service until they were purchased by Fleming Companies, Inc., and were mostly located in Kansas and Missouri. The company changed hands again and was purchased in 1997 by Ralph’s markets, which was then purchased by Kroger in 1998. In Northern California, the company uses the name Foods Company. Although Kroger’s still operates many of the Food 4 Less stores, there are some locations that have been franchised out to various other grocery chains.
Food 4 Less is based out of Compton, California. The company is a warehouse type of supermarket that has “no frills” such as decorative shelves or even box boys. Customers bag their own groceries at the checkout stand and benefit by saving money on food.
