The Granary

What The Granary does

The Granary Whole Foods, Inc. operates a single independent retail storefront at 1738 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, Florida, selling organic produce, natural and organic peanut butter, nuts and dried fruits, herbs and spices, whole grain cereal, special-diet foods (gluten-free, diabetic, low-calorie, salt-free), natural cosmetics, natural household products, natural pet food, vitamins and nutritional supplements, and natural healing books. The business was founded in 1979 inside a building originally constructed in 1887, and the company has built a 45-year reputation as a local destination for health-conscious consumers, dietary-restricted shoppers, and natural health enthusiasts seeking curated whole foods not readily available in conventional grocery stores.

The business model is straightforward direct-to-consumer retail: customers visit the physical store Monday through Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and purchase products at point of sale. There is no e-commerce, no wholesale distribution, no third-party delivery, and no disclosed pricing transparency. The store differentiates itself through an experiential retail environment — a solar-powered outbuilding, Zen garden, and pond hosting weekly wellness classes — that positions it as a community gathering space rather than a conventional grocery. Marketing is limited to a basic Weebly-hosted website and a newsletter opt-in.

There is no proprietary technology stack. The company explicitly does not employ any AI, automation, data, or digital commerce systems; its website is a basic informational site with a contact form and newsletter signup. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no management team information available. Operational scope is confined to a single Florida location with no geographic expansion signals.

Name

The Granary

Legal name

The Granary Whole Foods, Inc.

Website

https://thegranarywholefoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Granary is an independent single-location whole foods retailer in Orange Park, Florida, founded in 1979, selling organic groceries, nutritional supplements, special-diet foods, natural cosmetics, and household products directly to health-conscious local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Grocery Retail

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Food & Supplement Stores (CRAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Organic grocery retail
• Whole foods store
• Natural health products
• Nutritional supplements
• Specialty diet foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Revenue generated through direct retail sales of whole foods, organic products, nutritional supplements, health and beauty items, household products, and pet supplies. Customers purchase in-store at the physical retail location.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Granary operates a traditional brick-and-mortar whole foods grocery store in Orange Park, Florida, selling organic produce, fresh organic peanut butter, nuts and dried fruits, herbs and spices, whole grain cereal, special-diet foods (gluten-free, diabetic, low-calorie, salt-free), vitamins and nutritional supplements, natural cosmetics, natural household products, natural pet food, and natural healing books. It also hosts weekly wellness classes on-site.

Product overview

The Granary is a traditional whole foods grocery store offering a comprehensive range of organic, natural, and environmentally-friendly products. The product portfolio includes Organic Produce, Vitamins, Fresh Organic Peanut Butter, Nuts and Dried Fruits, Herbs and Spices, Whole Grained Cereal, Special Diet Foods (gluten-free, diabetic, low-calorie, salt-free), Natural Cosmetics, Natural Household Products, Natural Pet Food, and Natural Healing Books. The store positions itself as an elevated shopping experience combining the charm of an old country store with high-quality whole foods, nutritional supplements, health and beauty items, and household necessities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Produce

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Erewhon: Premium organic and natural foods market with curated wellness offerings, supplements, and special-diet products. Comparable to The Granary in category focus, though at a much higher price-point and urban footprint.
• Natural Grocers: U.S. specialty grocer focused on natural and organic produce, dietary supplements, and special-diet foods. Closely comparable to The Granary in product mix and customer base, though operating a multi-state chain.
• MOM's Organic Market: Regional organic-focused grocer with an emphasis on natural products, supplements, and environmental sustainability. Mirrors The Granary's curated, mission-driven approach at small-chain scale.
• PCC Community Markets: Community-owned natural foods co-op emphasizing organic, local, and sustainable products with strong educational programming. Comparable to The Granary's mix of curated natural foods and community classes.
• Earth Fare: Specialty natural and organic grocery retailer offering supplements, special-diet foods, and natural body care. Closely aligned with The Granary's category mix and health-conscious positioning.
• New Seasons Market: Community-oriented natural and organic grocery chain emphasizing local, organic, and specialty-diet products. Comparable to The Granary's combination of curated assortment and community engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Sprouts Farmers Market: Large specialty grocer offering natural and organic foods, vitamins, and supplements. Comparable assortment to The Granary but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Fresh Thyme Market: Mid-tier natural and organic grocery chain with broad assortment of supplements, organic produce, and special-diet items. Comparable category overlap with The Granary at multi-state scale.
• Whole Foods Market: The dominant national natural and organic food retailer. Operates at scale with an overlapping assortment (organic produce, supplements, special-diet items, natural body care) that competes for the same health-conscious shopper.

Emerging players

• Thrive Market: Online membership-based retailer of natural and organic groceries, supplements, and special-diet products. Competes for the same health-conscious shopper as The Granary but through a digital-only model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGranaryWholeFoods
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-granary-whole-foods-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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