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The Fresh Market overview

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Retail
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13,000
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The Fresh Market has brought you the freshest, most delicious quality products from around the corner and around the globe. What started in Greensboro, North Carolina as a dream has grown into a refreshing reality with over 100 stores in over 20 states across the nation. Each one a part of the local community. Each one dedicated to providing the freshest and best local ingredients.
The staff at The Fresh Market come from unusually diverse demographic backgrounds. The company is 51.5% female and 37.0% ethnic minorities. Despite its diversity in other areas, The Fresh Market employees are noticeably lacking in political diversity. It has an unusually high proportion of employees who are members of the Democratic Party, at 80.0%. Employees seem to enjoy working in an otherwise diverse workplace that is dominated by members of the Democratic Party. The Fresh Market has great employee retention with staff members usually staying with the company for 3.4 years.The average employee at The Fresh Market makes $33,469 per year, which is competitive for its industry and location. Some of its highest paying competitors, Trader Joe's, Hannaford Supermarkets, and Vons, pay $35,732, $33,711, and $33,116, respectively.
The Fresh Market is an industry leader with 13,000 employees and an annual revenue of $1.8B that is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

The Fresh Market's mission statement

We will be the premier fresh-focused specialty food retailer known for our carefully curated product offerings and for delivering an unparalleled shopping experience, inspiring our guests to try new products, entertain and cook with confidence and assemble easy meals.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2025
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

You can move up, because the turnover is very high.

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

No clear mission statement, unkept promises from corporate, extremely understaffed, poor work life balance, particularly for department managers.

The Fresh Market benefits

Discount for employees.

What do you like best about The Fresh Market's CEO and the leadership team?

Terrible upper-level management, completely disconnected from reality. A few general and regional managers are ok.

How would you improve The Fresh Market's culture?

Honesty would be a great place to start.

How does your compensation at The Fresh Market compare to the industry average?

On paper the compensation is competitive. In reality, you are doing the jobs of at least 2-3 people for your wage.

What's the diversity at The Fresh Market like?

Company does a good job with hiring a diverse group of people.

What brings you the most joy at The Fresh Market?

Customer care and helping out team members.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2024
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

I thought the pros were team-oriented everyone on the same page. But it seems like I'm just a babysitter for a bunch of highly uneducated people in the budget apartment

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

I really haven't found any cons of working at The fresh market... Being understaffed in all aspects and not willing to pay overtime while looking for more workers they could use that money to compensate the the workers that are there. Furthermore too much of the wrong help... And you're only as good as your help. For instance five to $7,000 was thrown away in products.

The Fresh Market benefits

Upon being hired... Dylan the store manager asked me how was your first day? And I quote"it was okay but there's a lot of tweaking that needs to be done here"in which he responded"well that's why you're here"since that day I have nothing but resistance from bottom to top.. especially Dylan who doesn't want to look at all the pictures I have to correspond with the loss of production.

How would you improve The Fresh Market's culture?

I would improve the production by everything stated in the test that is provided towards all employees... Which 80% is not followed by... You only as good as your help... There is no need to cut the meat case too high on all red meat after 3:00... All that does is accumulate darkness of the meat which The fresh market does not want to display... So you take it 1899 filet mignon and put it towards other products which you will never break even in the long run...

What brings you the most joy at The Fresh Market?

The most fulfilling Joy that I would get out of work is if Jason topper would contact me at 561-436-49 68 to let him know how much is not even being accounted for while being thrown out

How did you prepare for the The Fresh Market interview?

I was promised three things... Sunday's off... Which I am grateful for cuz I do not work on the Lord's Day... 40 hours a week which I haven't gotten until recently... And no nights... There is no reason for a assistant manager to clean up... Being the food industry for over 42 years you progress not egress... Been there done that... My wisdom and knowledge could be used better elsewhere

What's the diversity at The Fresh Market like?

Representing Coral springs... Know your customer... Never ever offer anything that's on sale... That will sell itself... Always offer will make the fresh market the most money. And I have encountered time and time again employees offering up sale items

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2024
Cons of working at The Fresh Market

My experience was one of ongoing unresolved harassment by a couple employees that management disregarded even to the point of physical aggression. I don’t recommend working in this racist discriminatory environment where nepotism is practiced. Not an inclusive

The Fresh Market benefits

30 percent discount on shopping

What do you like best about The Fresh Market's CEO and the leadership team?

Totally distant and uninvolved

How would you improve The Fresh Market's culture?

Better management

How did you prepare for the The Fresh Market interview?

Interview has nothing to do with the very disappointing and negative treatment I received on the job.

How does your compensation at The Fresh Market compare to the industry average?

Very much not worth the amount of work and stress.

What's the diversity at The Fresh Market like?

Very racist

What brings you the most joy at The Fresh Market?

Praise from former manager and district manager for a job well done

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

30% off on groceries.

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

14$ an hour, hours cut, not enough employees, things are braking down, rude customers

The Fresh Market benefits

30% off on groceries

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

Good benefits, okay hours

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

poor training, poor communication, lack of help from staff

The Fresh Market benefits

The discount on food

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

I love Everything about fresh market the free coffee is a plus sales are very good those Thursday chicken at $5 excellent

The Fresh Market benefits

My free coffee 😀

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

The people were pretty nice, and the employees always tried to make customers happy!

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

The distance it was from my house.

The Fresh Market benefits

I liked being exposed to different kinds of food, as well people.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

I like the amount of work, never ran out.

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

I didnt like that i was being underpaid for my work.

The Fresh Market benefits

I didnt have any.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2019
Pros of working at The Fresh Market

The people are great

Cons of working at The Fresh Market

Unpredictable business direction. Very poor benefits and 401k.

The Fresh Market benefits

Store discount.

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The team at The Fresh Market

  • The founders of The Fresh Market are Ray Berry and Beverly Berry.
  • The key people at The Fresh Market are Jason Potter, Ray Berry and Beverly Berry.
Key people
Jason Potter
Ray Berry
Beverly Berry
The inside scoop
For over 30 years, The Fresh Market has been committed to supporting local growers and charities and offering consumers with the freshest and most delicious foods possible. The company works directly with 100 growers throughout the year and carries many local and regional produce items that are not only safe and healthy but also easy on the pocket. This environment-friendly company is the recipient of various recognitions such as 2013 Best Bulk Foods Retailer and 2013 JDRF Director's Award.

The Fresh Market rankings

The Fresh Market is ranked #16 on the Best Retail companies to work for in North Carolina list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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The Fresh Market salaries

Average The Fresh Market salary
$16.09
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$33,469 yearly
Updated March 14, 2024

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The Fresh Market diversity

9.8
Diversity score
We calculated The Fresh Market’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of The Fresh Market’s workforce.
The Fresh Market diversity summary. Zippia estimates The Fresh Market's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated The Fresh Market's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of The Fresh Market's workforce.
  • The Fresh Market has 13,000 employees.
  • 52% of The Fresh Market employees are women, while 48% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at The Fresh Market is White (63%).
  • 15% of The Fresh Market employees are Black or African American.
  • 13% of The Fresh Market employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • The average employee at The Fresh Market makes $33,469 per year.
  • The Fresh Market employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at The Fresh Market stay with the company for 3.4 years on average.

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The Fresh Market office locations

The Fresh Market is headquartered in Greensboro, NC

Biggest The Fresh Market locations

RankCityJob countAvg. salary
1Charlotte, NC25$31,026
2Jacksonville, FL11$30,718
3Louisville, KY11$30,553
4Atlanta, GA10$29,814
5Miami, FL9$29,877
6Indianapolis, IN8$31,405
7Memphis, TN8$30,678
8Raleigh, NC8$31,266
9Philadelphia, PA7$33,276
10Baltimore, MD5$34,590

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The Fresh Market financial performance

9.7
Performance score

Highest paying The Fresh Market competitors

Compare The Fresh Market salaries to competitors, including Trader Joe's, Hannaford Supermarkets, and Vons. Employees at Trader Joe's earn the highest average yearly salary of $35,732. The salaries at Hannaford Supermarkets average $33,711 per year, and the salaries at Vons come in at $33,116 per year.
RankCompanyAverage salaryJobs
1$35,7320
2$33,7110
3$33,1160
4$32,9760
5$32,7750
6$32,7330
7$32,7140
8$32,6990
9$31,6180
10$31,6120

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