Giant Food to Open First In-Store Restaurant in Maryland

Published March 23, 2023

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, will open its first in-store fast-casual restaurant in partnership with Maryland-based chain Nalley Fresh. The location will open at Giant’s Ellicott City, Md., location on March 24, and offer customers a selection of highly customizable, healthy and fresh meal options to further elevate the in-store shopping experience.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, Nalley Fresh is a chef-driven concept that makes everything fresh daily and features a wide variety of customizable salads, wraps and bowls. The new in-store restaurant counter, which will be open daily from 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., will allow customers to create delicious, personalized meals from house-made, specialty proteins and over a hundred different topping options, including dressings, sauces and broths.

Nalley Fresh offers a wide selection, including vegan and vegetarian protein options, international flavors and more. Customers can build their own custom creation or choose one of Nalley Fresh’s signature dishes designed by founder and Chef Greg Nalley himself.

“We are thrilled to bring Nalley Fresh to our Ellicott City store and provide our customers with an unbeatable one-stop shopping experience,” said Gregg Dorazio, director of e-commerce at Giant Food. “We know our customers will enjoy the convenient, healthy and delicious meal offerings, and we’re proud to welcome this local concept right in-store at Giant.”

Nalley received a life-changing cancer diagnosis in 2001 that inspired him to pursue his longtime dream of running his own restaurant. He went on to open the first Nalley Fresh location in 2011, applying customization aspects to a diverse and healthy food profile. Giant Food’s partnership with Nalley Fresh marks the restaurant chain’s 10th location. The new location will also be able to fulfill third-party delivery orders (e.g. DoorDash, UberEats) for added convenience.

“We are very excited to partner with a local brand like Giant Food to provide the Nalley Fresh experience for their customers,” Nalley said. “We look forward to providing nutritious, delicious food that is backed up by premier customer service in a friendly and fun atmosphere.”

For more information on Giant Food, visit giantfood.com.

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