Roche Bros. Supermarkets
- Employees in region:
- 4,200
- Sector:
- Retail
- HQ location:
- Wellesley Hills, MA
Top Workplace
’09, ’10, ’11, ’12
’09, ’10, ’11, ’12
Pat and Bud Roche opened the first Roche Bros. in 1952 in Roslindale. This first meat and produce store expanded in 1957 to include groceries. From there, the company grew with the opening of stores in Needham and West Roxbury. In 1970, Westwood opened as the first “department” concept of merchandising, adding a bakery, florist and restaurant to make shopping more enjoyable for customers. The first Sudbury Farms debuted in 1980 in Sudbury. A new and exciting concept featured one of the largest bulk produce departments, a deli kitchen with homemade salads and an amazing selection of prepared foods – a trend that has swept the supermarket industry.
Now, fifteen Roche Bros. and three Sudbury Farms family owned supermarkets continue to earn respect nationally for innovative ideas, the freshest foods and the highest levels of personal service.
“I feel I have a real impact with my work. Upper management appreciates everyone's contributions to the bottom line. ”
“My co-workers and managers are very supportive. Atmosphere is great. ”
“The owners care about family values.”
“The owners and senior leaders genuinely care about the associates. There is a true 'family' feel to the company. ”
“They put their all into everything that they do. They still love the company and their jobs as much as the day they started. ”