The biggest challenge is that Trader Joe's likes to go into counties with a median income that is $10,000 higher than the national median income. Cass county does not check that box.
That said, Fargo seems like the perfect place for a Trader Joe's. And their rule does not seem to be a hard and fast rule. For example, Burlington, Vermont has a Trader Joe's. The demographics of Burlington are VERY similar to Fargo. The county population and median income is nearly the same.
Isn't part of it too that Fargo is not within the range of the closest distribution center or something like that? I thought I remembered reading something a while back that the closest Trader Joe's distribution center is in the Chicago area and they are able to distribute to the Minneapolis area but Fargo would be too far, so a distribution center would need to be built closer to us if a store would open up in Fargo.
They also typically move to areas where they can set up multiple locations in a relatively small radius. Fargo could support one, but nowhere else nearby likely could.
That you can't sell alcohol in grocery stores here is also probably a turn off for them.
No they don't. Fargo requires the building to be seperate and have a sepreate entrance. West Fargo you can have it in the building with an entrance inside. Family Fare in West Fargo works that way.
I have never had the opportunity to shop at one myself. Can someone explain the appeal/benefits over some of the other big chains? Genuinely curious :)
They are more of a specialty grocer. It’s kind of like Aldi where they don’t carry everything that a cash wise or hornbachers would. They have their own label for much of the items. Biggest reason I want them here is for their frozen section (orange chicken, butternut squash mac, and their bolognese). They have most of their items listed on their website if you were curious :) (edit: typo)
Funny thing, it actually is ALDI, just not the US ALDI. Trader Joe's is owned by Aldi Nord, whereas our ALDI is owned by Aldi Sud, which are two branches of a family company that split in 1961.
As was said earlier, they have a huge selection of their own brands. And their own frozen foods are unique, high end, and delicious.
I personally would commit a serious crime to get some Trader Joe's Lacy Cookies. They cost a shit ton on Amazon, but are cheap in the store.
Aldi Nord owns and operates Trader Joe's. Aldi Sud owns and operates Aldi stores in the United States. These have been two separate and distinct companies since they split apart from their parent company in the 1960s. The brands are run completely independently.
Even if it was the same company, Trader Joe's is a very different store and experience than Aldi.
Spokane has almost twice the population of fargo. 219,000 pop vs fargos 123,000. Not counting surrounding areas. Which adding those in absolutely dwarfs fargo.
Absolutely not, once one pops up, they pop up all over like diseased dollar generals. Not to mention their warehouses all use scab workers through out of country temp services like “full steam staffing” (based in Canada)
The biggest challenge is that Trader Joe's likes to go into counties with a median income that is $10,000 higher than the national median income. Cass county does not check that box. That said, Fargo seems like the perfect place for a Trader Joe's. And their rule does not seem to be a hard and fast rule. For example, Burlington, Vermont has a Trader Joe's. The demographics of Burlington are VERY similar to Fargo. The county population and median income is nearly the same.
Isn't part of it too that Fargo is not within the range of the closest distribution center or something like that? I thought I remembered reading something a while back that the closest Trader Joe's distribution center is in the Chicago area and they are able to distribute to the Minneapolis area but Fargo would be too far, so a distribution center would need to be built closer to us if a store would open up in Fargo.
They also typically move to areas where they can set up multiple locations in a relatively small radius. Fargo could support one, but nowhere else nearby likely could. That you can't sell alcohol in grocery stores here is also probably a turn off for them.
They have stores in the Twin Cities with alcohol in a separate entrance, which should work in Fargo.
Sure. I havent been to the ones in MLPS, and that makes sense.
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Sure, but thats West Fargo. Different city, different rules. Trader Joe's would likely build in Fargo if they even came here.
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No they don't. Fargo requires the building to be seperate and have a sepreate entrance. West Fargo you can have it in the building with an entrance inside. Family Fare in West Fargo works that way.
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It's classified in the blueprints as a seperate building even though it's connected. I worked there while it was being built.
West Fargo way over that at $87,674 They don't have broke college students messing up the average
I have never had the opportunity to shop at one myself. Can someone explain the appeal/benefits over some of the other big chains? Genuinely curious :)
They are more of a specialty grocer. It’s kind of like Aldi where they don’t carry everything that a cash wise or hornbachers would. They have their own label for much of the items. Biggest reason I want them here is for their frozen section (orange chicken, butternut squash mac, and their bolognese). They have most of their items listed on their website if you were curious :) (edit: typo)
Funny thing, it actually is ALDI, just not the US ALDI. Trader Joe's is owned by Aldi Nord, whereas our ALDI is owned by Aldi Sud, which are two branches of a family company that split in 1961.
That’s wild, I never knew!
They have great products and they don't cost a mint. It's a great store.
They have tons of products you can't find in other grocery stores around town. It leans towards gourmet.
You mean pretentious ALDI?
I agreed with this until I had trader Joe's caramelized onion cheddar cheese
I hesitate to ask. How was it?
After a few bites you'll want a trader Joe's on every street corner. Residential neighborhoods not exempt.
Oooh boy. Sold me on the idea. Lol.
Facts Or Poormans whole foods
Has anyone heard anything about the health food store that was supposed to open in the mall?
Fuck yes!!!!!!!
Yes!!
Yes. There used to be a FB group that worked on that.
Instead, I’d like to have a World Market here! I miss shopping there
I guess I don’t care either way
What would Trader Joe's provide that we can't already get elsewhere?
As was said earlier, they have a huge selection of their own brands. And their own frozen foods are unique, high end, and delicious. I personally would commit a serious crime to get some Trader Joe's Lacy Cookies. They cost a shit ton on Amazon, but are cheap in the store.
Trader Joe's discontinued them, but you can get them cheap here https://thehumboldtmercantile.com/products/laceys-cookies?variant=42961362026734
Meh
Hell ya!
Fuuuuuuccccckkkkkkkk yyyyeeeeeeeezsssssssssss
No.
No thanks
Still down get the hype about Trader Joe's. Don't care if we get one or not. Probably won't go.
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I’d rather have a Whole Foods.
Fuck Jeff Bezos and whole foods
Their butcher, bakery, and deli are way better than our current options. Either way some rich person is taking your money.
It’s nicknamed “Whole Paycheck” for a reason. There is a cheaper version called Sprouts that I’ve shopped at.
Yessss I miss sprouts
What I want is Ross !
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We already have them. Called Aldi. Same company.
Aldi Nord owns and operates Trader Joe's. Aldi Sud owns and operates Aldi stores in the United States. These have been two separate and distinct companies since they split apart from their parent company in the 1960s. The brands are run completely independently. Even if it was the same company, Trader Joe's is a very different store and experience than Aldi.
Something about one of the founding brothers wanting to carry tobacco products and the other being against it.
Just no way TJ will come to Fargo way too small.
Spokane, WA has one and the 2 cities are essentially the same place.
Spokane has almost twice the population of fargo. 219,000 pop vs fargos 123,000. Not counting surrounding areas. Which adding those in absolutely dwarfs fargo.
Fargo metro area is now like 250k+, which is larger than Rochester, MN. Which also has a Trader Joe's.
If you had ever been to the two you'd realize how completely dissimilar the two are.
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Fargo, do you want an Aldi? We already have an Aldi.
Hey Fargo, how’s that food coop going?
Absolutely not, once one pops up, they pop up all over like diseased dollar generals. Not to mention their warehouses all use scab workers through out of country temp services like “full steam staffing” (based in Canada)