10 Largest grocery chains in California in 2026 Based on Locations
The largest grocery chains in California in 2026
Albertsons Companies, Grocery Outlet and Safeway Inc are the largest grocery chains in California in 2026 based on the number of locations. Albertsons Companies has the most number of locations with 582 locations across 319 cities. Grocery Outlet has 288 and Safeway Inc has 243 locations in California. These three together make 46.94% of the top 10 grocery chains in California.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations in California | Cities Present In | Download Dataset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
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Albertsons Companies | 582 | 319 | |
| #2 |
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Grocery Outlet | 288 | 239 | |
| #3 |
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Safeway Inc | 243 | 139 | |
| #4 |
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Smart and final | 239 | 172 | |
| #5 |
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Trader Joe's | 208 | 154 | |
| #6 |
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Ralphs | 188 | 110 | |
| #7 |
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VONS | 177 | 110 | |
| #8 |
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Stater Bros. Markets | 165 | 101 | |
| #9 |
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Sprouts | 158 | 126 | |
| #10 |
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Albertsons | 123 | 87 |
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Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies has 582 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Albertsons Companies in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet has 288 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Grocery Outlet in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Safeway Inc
Safeway Inc has 243 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Safeway Inc in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Smart and final
Smart and final has 239 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Smart and final in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's has 208 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Trader Joe's in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Ralphs
Ralphs has 188 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Ralphs in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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VONS
VONS has 177 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of VONS in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets has 165 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Stater Bros. Markets in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Sprouts
Sprouts has 158 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Sprouts in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Albertsons
Albertsons has 123 locations in California. Read the detailed locations report of Albertsons in the United States. You can even instantly buy the entire dataset by clicking below.
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Note: To ensure accurate industry categorization, we utilize NAICS codes, which classify businesses by their main economic activity. As a result, companies may appear in different industry location reports based on their primary NAICS classification. For instance, Walmart is classified as a department store under NAICS.
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