Jerry’s buys three Cub Foods locations

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Publisher: Supermarket News
Published: August 14, 2026
Source: Read at Supermarket News
Category: Food Access

Jerry's Enterprises agreed to buy three Cub Foods stores in the Twin Cities area from UNFI. The stores will remain under the Cub Foods banner, and the terms were not disclosed. Jerry's, Cub Foods' largest franchisee, operates about two dozen stores under the Jerry's Foods and Cub Foods banners, mostly in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. UNFI reported that its retail sales were down about 10% from a year ago in its fiscal third quarter, while same-store sales were down 4%, primarily because of store closures.

Why this matters: The ownership change leaves the three stores under the Cub Foods banner, so shoppers and nearby independent grocers may see continuity in store identity while operations shift to a larger local franchisee. The reported sales decline and store closures show the pressure facing food retailers in the area.

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