Always among the innovators in the grocery industry Nugget Markets they were one of the first California grocery stores to move its meat department indoors and to use power belts at checkout registers for customer’s convenience.

In addition to developing its chain locations Nugget Markets also franchises several Food 4 Less locations from Kroger, helping to ensure that grocery prices remain affordable according to the economic base of the neighborhoods the stores are situated in.

Nugget Markets' customers blog about the chain’s cleanliness, the showcase like departments in the stores and the variety of delicious prepared foods available. The Vacaville, California location features a European Market style atmosphere, offering bakeries, an expanded wine selection and in house chefs to provide meal planning assistance. In addition it also houses a cooking school.

Nugget Markets ranked number thirteen on Fortune’s list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2007. The average store has a staff of approximately 130 employees, who are offered full health benefits and a generous retirement plan regardless of employment status. Employee incentives include payment for unused sick days, "field trips" to amusement parks, charity fund raising fun events and assorted prizes throughout the year.

1. Founded in 1926 in Sacramento, California
2. Founders: William and Mack Stille
3. Headquarters: Woodland, CA (map)
4. Annual Revenue: $119.1 (million)
5. CEO/President: Eric Stille
6. Chairman of the Board of Directors: Gene Stille
7. Slogan: "Great Prices, Superior Quality"
8. Employees Per Store: Approx. 130
9. Employment Opportunities: Jobs and Benefits
10. Specialty Foods Offered By: Nor Cal Produce, Boars Head Deli Meats, Harris Ranch Beef and Equator Coffees
11. Home to The Shallot Cooking School
12. Nugget Markets Recipes
13. Bi-Weekly Publication: [http://freshtomarket.com/ "Fresh To Market"