Bi-Rite Market
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Grocery store |
| Founded | 1960s |
| Founder | Mogannam family |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Key people | Sam Mogannam (owner) |
| Products | Prepared foods, locally sourced produce |
Bi-Rite Market is a grocery store located in San Francisco, California, owned by chef Sam Mogannam, who previously worked at Jardinière. In 1997, he and his brother Raphael assumed control of the family enterprise and redirected its emphasis toward prepared foods made with locally sourced produce, which they actively support and highlight.
Background
At TEDxPresidio 2012, Mogannam delivered a talk on reimagining capitalism. He was honored in 2012 as one of Fast Company’s 100 most innovative business leaders. The market also manages 18 Reasons, a nonprofit initiative focused on community food education. As an early advocate of the farm-to-grocery concept, Bi-Rite released the book Eat Good Food through Ten Speed Press. Significantly, Whole Foods Market has sent employees to learn from Bi-Rite’s operational methods. In 2013, the company expanded by opening a second store in the Divisadero Street Commercial District within the Western Addition neighborhood.
In late 2015, Bi-Rite Market achieved B Corporation status for its commitment to fostering a sustainable and equitable economy. Later, in 2018, it was honored as a Best for Community World Honoree by B-Lab.