Standard Market

What Standard Market does

Standard Market is a privately held specialty food retailer and culinary destination operating a single flagship store at 333 E. Ogden Ave. in Westmont, Illinois (a Chicago suburb), founded in 2011 and operating under The Standard Market, LLC. The company bundles a full-service grocery — including butcher, seafood, produce, deli, bakery, floral, juice bar, prepared meals, and specialty cheese and wine departments with an in-store cheese aging room — with six on-site restaurant concepts (Standard Grill, Taco & Margaritas, The Cube wine bar, Stan Mark's, Sushi & Poké Bar, and Coffee & Tea), positioning itself as a 'by farmers, for families' destination grounded in multi-generational farming heritage.

The business generates revenue across five streams: in-store retail grocery sales, on-site restaurant and dining sales, a catering department handling private and corporate events, ticketed culinary experiences (wine dinners, Bite Club tastings, Wine and Design classes), and prepared meal programs including family meals, dinners for two, TV dinners, Buddha bowls, and Clean & Pressed juice cleanse kits. Customer segments are consumer-led: families and home cooks purchasing groceries and prepared meals; event hosters using catering; and experience seekers attending ticketed events. Distribution is anchored to the single Westmont location with a secondary Instacart marketplace channel for delivery and a ToastTab integration for catering and juice cleanse ordering; a customer rewards program supports retention.

Operationally, Standard Market runs on a small digital footprint — a Squarespace website, an Instagram presence, email newsletters, and Instacart and ToastTab integrations — with no public APIs, no proprietary technology products, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed funding or M&A history. There are no reported subsidiaries, no parent company, and no public filings; the firm is privately held with 251–500 employees. Strategic activity has focused on expanding the diversity of in-store concepts and off-premise revenue streams rather than geographic or channel expansion beyond the Instacart partnership.

Name

Standard Market

Legal name

The Standard Market, LLC

Website

https://standardmarket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Standard Market is a privately held specialty grocer and culinary destination in Westmont, Illinois, operating a single flagship that combines full-service grocery, butcher, seafood, bakery, deli, prepared meals, and floral with six on-site restaurant concepts, plus catering and ticketed culinary events for local families and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Grocery Retail

NAICS

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (44511), Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Food and Beverage Retailers (445), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Supermarket Operators with In-Store Foodservice/Prepared Foods Focus (CRAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prepared Foods & Catering-Focused Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Specialty grocery retail
• Prepared meal services
• Event catering
• Artisanal food retail
• Culinary event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: Sale of fresh food products including seafood, meat, produce, bakery items, deli counter, prepared meals, floral arrangements, and specialty items
2. Restaurant/Dining Sales: On-site dining at multiple restaurants: Standard Grill, Taco & Margaritas, The Cube, Stan Mark's, Sushi & Poké Bar, and Coffee & Tea concepts
3. Catering Services: Custom catering for events including private parties, corporate events, with grazing tables, breakfast/dessert tables, and custom floral arrangements
4. Events and Ticketed Experiences: Revenue from ticketed events including wine dinners, Bite Club tasting evenings, Wine and Design classes, and specialty tasting events
5. Prepared Meals: Family meals, dinners for two, TV dinners, Buddha bowls, and take-home prepared meals for home cooking

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Standard Market operates a single flagship specialty grocery store and culinary destination in Westmont, Illinois, combining full-line retail departments (seafood, butcher, produce, bakery, deli, prepared meals, floral, juice bar, specialty wine and cheese) with six on-site restaurant concepts, a prepared-meals and juice program, full-service catering for events, and ticketed culinary experiences such as wine dinners and cooking classes. It sells directly to consumers through its physical store and Instacart delivery, with supplementary revenue from catering and events.

Product overview

Standard Market is a specialty grocery store and culinary destination combining retail shopping with multiple on-site dining concepts. The company operates a unified market model featuring six restaurant concepts (Standard Grill, Taco & Margaritas, The Cube wine bar, Stan Mark's, Sushi & Poké Bar, and Coffee & Tea), alongside a comprehensive prepared foods program including family meals, dinners for two, freshly squeezed juices and cleanses, bakery items with custom cakes, and a full-service catering department. The market also offers retail grocery items, fresh floral arrangements, and hosts regular culinary events. Standard Market positions itself as 'by farmers, for families' with emphasis on quality, fresh, and locally-inspired offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Standard Grill: On-site dining restaurant offering full culinary experience
• Taco & Margaritas
• The Cube
• Stan Mark's
• Sushi & Poké Bar
• Coffee & Tea
• Clean & Pressed Juices
• Standard Market Catering

Products and services

• Standard Grill On-site full-service dining restaurant offering grilled items and American cuisine within the Standard Market flagship location in Westmont, IL.
• Taco & Margaritas On-site Mexican-inspired dining concept offering tacos and margaritas as part of the Standard Market dining experience.
• The Cube (Wine Bar) On-site wine bar and specialty dining experience featuring wines and small plates within Standard Market, adjacent to the cheese aging room showcasing ACS award winners.
• Stan Mark's On-site dining establishment within Standard Market offering specialty menu items.
• Sushi & Poké Bar Fresh sushi and poké bowl station featuring made-to-order items and fresh seafood options within Standard Market.
• Coffee & Tea On-site coffee and tea service within Standard Market, featuring pour-over coffee options and specialty coffee selections.
• Prepared Meals Ready-to-eat and take-home prepared meals including family meals, dinners for two, TV dinners, and Buddha Bowls, made from scratch for home dining with minimal preparation.
• Clean & Pressed Juices Freshly made cold-pressed juices and juice cleanse programs (1, 3, or 5 day kits) featuring Mega Green, Gold Medal, Clean Green, Cayenne Lemonade, A-B-C Plus, and Choco-Banana Boost varieties.
• Catering Services Full-service catering for private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations featuring grazing tables (starting at $35/person), breakfast and dessert tables, and custom floral arrangements; orders coordinated through the catering desk.
• Culinary Events Ticketed culinary events including wine dinners (e.g., Justin Wine Dinner at $95/person), Bite Club tasting evenings ($20/person), Wine and Design classes ($65/person), and specialty tasting events such as tequila dinners.
• Floral Fresh flower arrangements available for purchase and event decoration, including custom floral arrangements for catering events.
• In-house Bakery In-house bakery featuring custom cakes, desserts, and a monthly Cake of the Month specialty item (e.g., Apricot Vanilla 6-inch cake at $27.99).
• Specialty Grocery Departments Full-service grocery departments including Seafood, Butcher Shop, Produce, Deli, and Specialty (wine and cheese with an on-site cheese aging room showcasing ACS award winners), available for in-store purchase and via Instacart delivery.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InstacartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline grocery delivery partnership allowing customers to order Standard Market products for home delivery through the Instacart platform

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wegmans Food Markets: Wegmans operates large-format grocery stores with extensive prepared foods, multiple in-store restaurants (including sushi, pizza, and burger bars), butcher and seafood departments, and a strong specialty cheese and wine program. Comparable in-store dining/restaurant-within-grocery concept, though at significantly larger scale and footprint.
• Whole Foods Market: Whole Foods is the dominant premium/natural grocery banner with prepared foods, in-store dining, specialty cheese, butcher, and event programming. Comparable in premium positioning and prepared/specialty departments, though Amazon-owned and operating 500+ locations nationally.
• Mariano's (Kroger): Mariano's is a Chicago-area premium supermarket banner owned by Kroger, offering fresh produce, butcher, seafood, prepared foods, in-store dining, and specialty departments. Closest direct competitor in the Westmont/Chicago market and most relevant premium supermarket comparison, but operates many locations and has Kroger's scale and supply chain behind it.
• Eataly: Eataly pioneered the hybrid Italian marketplace + restaurant + specialty retail format that Standard Market mirrors with multiple on-site dining concepts alongside grocery. Comparable in combining retail, dining, and experiential elements under one roof, though at significantly larger scale and as part of a multi-location international brand.

Direct peers

• The Fresh Market: The Fresh Market is a specialty grocery chain focused on fresh, high-quality perishables, prepared meals, butcher and seafood departments, and an in-store dining/café experience. Closely comparable in specialty positioning, fresh-prepared emphasis, and small-format grocery-with-prepared-foods model.
• Heinen's Fine Foods: Heinen's is a family-owned premium grocery chain in the Midwest offering specialty departments, prepared foods, in-store dining options, and catering services. Comparable in Midwest geography, premium positioning, and hybrid grocery-plus-dining format, though operating more locations.
• Zingerman's Deli: Zingerman's is a specialty food destination in Ann Arbor, MI, combining a renowned deli, bakery, creamery, and curated retail with food events and educational experiences. Comparable as an artisanal food destination with strong specialty cheese, prepared foods, events programming, and customer experience focus.
• Plum Market: Plum Market is a Midwest-based premium specialty grocer offering fresh, locally sourced foods with prepared meals, butcher, seafood, and bakery departments. Directly comparable in geography (Midwest US), positioning (premium/specialty), and product mix including prepared foods and on-site dining.

Regional players

• Schnucks Markets: Schnucks is a Midwest regional supermarket chain with full-service grocery, prepared meals, in-store dining, catering, and specialty departments. Comparable as a Midwest grocer offering a hybrid grocery-and-prepared-foods format, though less premium-positioned and serving St. Louis area primarily.

Emerging players

• Cité (formerly Bon Appétit): Standard Market's direct dining/retail concept with on-site prepared meals, specialty cheese, and curated wine program is comparable to upscale urban food halls and curated dining destinations like those operated by Bon Appétit/Cité that combine multiple restaurant concepts with specialty retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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