Another California grocer is going darkish.

After almost 50 years, O’Brien’s Market is calling it quits. The family-run grocery retailer will formally shut down its last two remaining shops after a 49-year run in central California.

The O’Brien gang advised its beloved clients the markets will be coming to an finish on its web site as it announced proprietor Charles “Chuck” O’Brien will be heading into retirement after years of unpredictable gross sales.

“The current business climate has forced us to make some tough decisions. And the decision to retire both O’Brien’s Markets was the most difficult decision of all,” the assertion said.

O’Brien’s grocery store in California is closing all shops after 49 years and shedding its whole employees Facebook/Obriens Market

O’Brien’s Markets employs 117 staff who are set to lose their jobs by October. The two areas getting the boot: 4120 Dale Road and 839 W. Roseburg Ave.

The grocery shops said the Dale Road retailer will shut down by October 4, 2026 “but no sooner.” The Roseburg spot may doubtlessly stay open as a discover was given to The Modesto Focus alerting workers to a potential, outside purchaser. 

If the deal goes through, the purchaser could rent the present workers. If the talks fail, the retailer will shut by September 26. It’s not clear whether the negotiations will apply to the Dale Road location.

Over the close to 50-year run, the longtime favourite regional grocery chain grew to three areas across California’s Central Valley. Shoppers selected from either one in Riverbank or two in Modesto. The Riverbank location closed down in July 2024 and was bought to Cost Less Food Company.

As the closures are in impact, customers can rating up to 24% off storewide as the market is launching a “company-wide retirement party.” According to the assertion, everything is honest recreation except gadgets like reward playing cards, Starbucks, lottery stamps, customized desserts and more.

Shoppers around the metropolis all expressed disappointment on its Facebook web page where the grocer also announced the closure.

Inside an O’Brien’s grocery store. Facebook/Obriens Market

“I will miss O’Brians store so much! The deli, having fresh brewed coffee with a donut or croissant, then shopping for essentials [especially] on a rainy day was just delightful for me. [Thanks] for the memory,” one shopper wrote.

Another added, “Time flies, end of an era.” A 3rd commented, “I too am going to miss O’Brien’s been going there forever.”

Another California grocery chain is calling it quits in The Golden State — low cost favourite Grocery Outlet. The retailer announced in a March earnings call that it will shut down 36 shops across the nation with California customers dropping eight areas.

While the firm has not revealed a full record of shops that have closed, areas were made accessible by restructuring and funding agency Gordon Brothers. The leases present eight California areas are up for grabs as they have closed down since July 2026:

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