Sprouts Farmers Market is entering a new state in the Rockies.
The fresh, natural and organic foods grocer will open a location in Cheyenne, Wyo. on Friday, Nov. 22. The new store in Wyoming’s capital and largest city marks Sprouts’ first location in the state as it continues to expand its footprint.
“Access to fresh, healthy food is a vital component of any community’s quality of life, and I’m happy to welcome Sprouts to Cheyenne,” said Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins. “Sprouts adds another grocery option for our residents and will create around 100 jobs, further bolstering our local economy.”
In late August, Sprouts said it planned to open 21 stores before the end of the year, in line with the grocers’ goal of opening 35 new locations during its current fiscal year.
Sprouts plans to continue opening new stores throughout November, with locations opening in Palm Springs, Calif. on Nov. 8, in Studio City, Calif. on Nov. 15, and in Georgetown, Texas on Nov. 22.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the new Cheyenne store at 6:45 a.m. The first 100 shoppers on Friday and Saturday will receive a free reusable goodie bag filled with special products and samples. The first 400 guests on opening day will receive a free long stem rose courtesy of Falcon Farms Floral. Giveaways and music throughout the weekend will also add to the festivities.
Phoenix-based Sprouts employs approximately 31,000 team members and operates more than 400 stores in 23 states.