McLanahan’s Downtown Market

What McLanahan’s Downtown Market does

McLanahan's Downtown Market is a family-owned grocery and deli operating from a single storefront at 116 South Allen Street in downtown State College, Pennsylvania. Opened in early 2002 by the Agostinelli family, it was the first full-service grocery and deli to operate in downtown State College in decades and remains the only such option in that immediate trade area. The store combines a conventional grocery assortment (fresh produce, organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO items; snacks; sundries; school supplies; mobile device accessories) with three integrated sub-brands: Agostinelli Deli (premium meats and cheeses, breakfast items, hot and cold subs, cheesesteaks, and a daily hot bar, using Boar's Head meats), A's Pub (a self-serve Pour My Beer wall with 20 craft and domestic taps plus local wines), and the Pasti Bella deli extension introduced in 2024. A catering arm, launched in late 2002 and operated through a dedicated Square-based ordering site, rounds out the offering with box lunches and family-style spreads for events.

The business runs on traditional brick-and-mortar retail operations with no proprietary technology platform. Digital infrastructure is limited to a content website, a Facebook page, an Untappd beer listing, DoorDash delivery for prepared items, and a Square-based catering storefront. Pricing is unit-based across grocery, deli items ($7.00-$25.00), subs ($7.50-$14.00), and breakfast items ($5.25-$7.25), supplemented by rotating daily specials. The GTM is direct-to-consumer walk-in retail, with DoorDash as a delivery channel and the catering site as a separate online ordering surface. Customer segments are Penn State students (primary), downtown residents, and local businesses/groups using catering, all served within a single zip code.

Revenue mechanics are spread across grocery retail sales, deli counter sales, pub food and beverage sales, and catering services. The company is privately held under individual founder/owner (Agostinelli family) control, with no external investors, parent entity, or funding rounds disclosed, and no public financials available.

Name

McLanahan’s Downtown Market

Legal name

McLanahan's Downtown Market

Website

https://mclanahansmarket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned grocery and deli in downtown State College, PA, operated by the Agostinelli family since 2002. Combines conventional groceries, Agostinelli Deli/Pasti Bella prepared foods, A's Pub self-serve beer wall, and catering for Penn State students and local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Grocery Store

NAICS

Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (44511)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Grocery Stores (Small-Format/Corner Grocers) (CRAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Independent grocery store
• Deli and sandwich shop
• Craft beer pub
• Prepared foods catering
• Specialty grocery retail

Headquarters

HQ city

State College

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grocery Retail Sales: In-store sales of groceries including fresh produce, fresh meats, bread, eggs, milk, snacks, health and beauty items, school supplies, hardware, and sundries. Revenue generated through point-of-sale transactions at the physical storefront.
2. Deli Counter Sales: Full-service deli offering meats, cheeses, and prepared subs, sandwiches, and breakfast items. Sales through counter service with items priced individually.
3. A's Pub Food and Beverage: Dining area serving craft beers, domestic beers, ciders, seltzers, sours, and wine on tap, along with prepared foods from Agostinelli Deli including burgers. First and only self-serve Pour My Beer wall in downtown.
4. Catering Services: Catering option offered since late 2002 for events, providing box lunches to family-style spreads and private parties. Orders placed through dedicated catering site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

McLanahan's Downtown Market is a family-owned, full-service independent grocery store featuring fresh produce, natural and organic grocery items, a full-service deli (Agostinelli Deli/Pasti Bella), a self-serve craft beer pub (A's Pub), and catering services. The store operates from a single physical storefront in downtown State College, PA, serving Penn State students, downtown residents, and the local community with groceries, prepared foods, deli items, and beer and wine.

Product overview

McLanahan's Downtown Market is a family-owned grocery store and deli operating as a single unified retail establishment. The core offering centers on fresh groceries and produce, complemented by three integrated sub-brands: Agostinelli Deli (now extended as Pasti Bella) for deli meats, cheeses, and prepared foods; A's Pub for self-serve craft beer and wine; and a full-service catering operation. The portfolio includes cold and hot subs, breakfast sandwiches, premium deli items, and a selection of all-natural, organic, and gluten-free grocery products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agostinelli Deli: Full-service deli offering meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and hot food bar.
• A's Pub
• Pasti Bella

Products and services

• Pasti Bella Deli Italian deli experience inside McLanahan's offering traditional deli staples and new made-fresh Italian favorites, including catering for events.
• A's Pub with Self-Serve Beer Wall Self-serve craft beer pub featuring 20 taps of craft beer, domestic beer, ciders, seltzers, sours, and wine on tap, paired with burgers from Agostinelli Deli.
• Agostinelli Deli Full-service deli offering Boar's Head premium meats, cheeses, breakfast items, subs, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and a hot bar.
• Catering Services Catering service offering box lunches, family-style spreads, and private party catering for events, ordered through a dedicated online site.
• Grocery Fresh produce delivered daily, along with all-natural, organic, gluten-free, non-GMO products, health and beauty items, specialty health foods, snacks, and sundry items for apartment living.
• Subs & Sandwiches 9-inch cold and hot subs, including Little Italy, Verde Veggie, Eddie's Signature Italian, The Turk, Ham Di Lusso, BLT Sub, Roast Beef Sub, Gorgonzola Cheesesteak, Chicken Cheesesteak, The Chopped Cheese, Cheeseburger, and The Basic Chicken Sandwich.
• Breakfast Menu Breakfast items including bagels, cream cheese, Boar's Head bacon and sausage, and specialty breakfast sandwiches such as Morning Masterpiece, Moonie, Southwest, Big Wakeup, Firebreather, and Chorizo Sunrise.
• Beer & Wine Largest selection of craft and domestic beer downtown, including Troeg's, Victory, New Trail, Sierra Nevada, Rusty Rail, White Claw, Axemann, and Blake's Cider, plus wine from Seven Mountains Winery and Nittany Wine.

Named customers3 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

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Seven Mountains WineryminorOthers · 1 June 2018Local winery partnership providing wine on tap at A's Pub. One of two local wineries featured in the beer wall and wine selection.
• Nittany WineminorOthers · 1 June 2018Local winery partnership featured in the wine selection at A's Pub. Complements Seven Mountains Winery offerings.
• Boar's HeadminorOthers · 1 January 2002Premium deli meat provider used exclusively in the Agostinelli Deli. Mentioned as providing quality meats for deli sandwiches and heroes.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership enabling McLanahan's to offer delivery of subs, cheesesteaks, and other prepared foods through the DoorDash platform.
• Penn State RoomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partnership with Penn State Room, a nearby retail establishment. Referenced as a recommended destination for Penn State apparel needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sheetz: PA-based convenience chain with made-to-order food, grocery items, and beverages in a similar small-box format. Highly relevant comparable given its strong presence in PA college towns and comparable grocery-plus-prepared-food offering.
• Firehouse Subs: Sub sandwich chain specializing in hot and cold subs. Comparable in product mix and target customer (value-seeking students and downtown workers) and directly competes for prepared-food occasions.
• Jersey Mike's Subs: Sub sandwich franchise chain offering made-to-order cold and hot subs at value pricing. Directly competes with Agostinelli Deli's sub and cheesesteak offerings for the lunch and dinner prepared-food spend in State College.
• Wawa: PA-based convenience chain offering grocery staples, prepared foods, coffee, and beverages under one roof. Operates a very similar small-format retail model combining grocery with made-to-order food in PA college markets, directly competing for the same student and downtown customer base.
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Deli-style sandwich chain offering toasted subs, sandwiches, and catering. Comparable in its deli-driven format and emphasis on catering orders for offices and events, which directly parallels McLanahan's catering service.

Broad incumbents

• Trader Joe's: Specialty grocery chain offering curated, value-oriented assortment of natural and specialty items. Comparable in its small-format footprint and curated product mix that emphasizes fresh, organic, and locally-sourced items similar to McLanahan's approach.
• Wegmans: Large PA-based supermarket chain known for its extensive prepared foods, deli, and specialty offerings. Operates in the same Pennsylvania geography and competes for the same grocery and prepared-food customers, though at much larger scale and broader assortment.
• Giant Food Stores: PA supermarket chain under Ahold Delhaize offering grocery and prepared foods across central Pennsylvania. Directly competes for State College-area grocery spend at larger, broader-assortment stores.
• Aldi: Discount grocery chain operating in PA with a comparable value-oriented positioning. Competes for the same price-conscious student and resident grocery basket with limited assortment and aggressive pricing.

Regional players

• Royal Farms: Mid-Atlantic convenience/grocery chain offering fresh prepared food, coffee, and grocery items. Similar small-format retail concept combining convenience grocery with prepared food, though primarily operating in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia rather than central PA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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