Sendik's Food Market
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail (Grocery) |
| Founded | 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Founder | The Balistreri Family |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Number of locations | 18 (as of 2023) |
Key people | Joseph Wood (Chief Marketing Officer) |
| Products | Bakery, dairy, deli, frozen foods, general grocery merchandise, meat, pharmacy, produce, seafood, snacks |
| Revenue | USD -- |
| Owner | Ted, Patrick, and Nick Balistreri |
Number of employees | Over 2,000 |
| Website | sendiks.com |
Sendik's Food Market (commonly known as Sendik's) operates a network of 18 grocery stores throughout the Greater Milwaukee region. Its footprint includes branches in communities such as Grafton, Mequon, Wauwatosa, Elm Grove, Whitefish Bay, Brookfield, among others. Additionally, the company manages four Fresh2Go convenience outlets located in Bayside, Marquette, Hales Corners, and Greendale.
History
Established in 1926 by Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Balistreri along with his sons Anthony and Thomas, Sendik's has evolved into a prominent regional grocery retailer. Since 2012, it has consistently been honored as a Top Employer by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In 2015, the company introduced its Fresh2Go compact store concept and became Wisconsin’s pioneer grocery chain to transform food waste into energy—demonstrating its dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Name
The brand name stems from the way Salvatore Balistreri pronounced the phrase "Send it" as "Sendik," shaped by his strong Italian accent and representing his initial English expression.
Products
Sendik's provides both well-known national brands and exclusive private label items. Its offerings include a comprehensive catering service alongside freshly prepared foods such as sushi to meet varied consumer preferences.
Partnerships
In collaboration with the Milwaukee Brewers, Sendik's supports the MACC Fund through substantial charitable efforts that highlight its commitment to community involvement.