Lee's Marketplace

LOGAN - In today’s economy it is rare to see locally ran stores verses franchises especially in the grocery business. In every town you see Wal-mart, Sam’s club, Costco and Smiths. With these franchises coming into every city it is hard for local grocers to stay in business. In Cache Valley we see all the chain stores but one local grocer that is thriving and still growing, it is Lee’s Marketplace. When you step in the door at Lee’s you feel at home, with friendly workers and other locals it creates a wonderful atmosphere for getting done our daily needs while getting a great selection with good prices.

Lee’s was founded in Smithfield in 1981. Lee and Shari Badger bought the local grocery store to start their dream in the grocer business. They soon became so popular that they had to expand the building, in the expansion the deli and DVD section was added. On Oct. 1994 the expansion wasn’t enough so they moved to their current 35,000 sq ft. establishment in the move they added additional things to enhance their store. With growing population and demand the badgers they opened another store in Logan in October 1999, with this 47,000 sq ft. complex they were able to create another great grocery store with additional services including a bank, floral shop, pharmacy, bakery and deli.

One of the reasons why Lee’s has been so successful is because of their wonderful employee’s. After reading their mission statement I know why:

The team at Lee's Market Place is committed to providing our valued customers quality grocery products and service at competitive prices. We are dedicated to having highly trained and motivated employees who will ensure a friendly, safe, and clean shopping experience at all times. Our goal is to make Lee's Market Place a place where the customer feels at home.

Their mission statement sets the bar high, and they still meet their goal every day. With a stable foundation of founders who care about the grocery business, current goals that keep them progressing, and excellent workers chain grocers watch out when you come to Logan, Utah Lee’s Marketplace is here to stay.

For more information on Lee’s check out their website at www.leesmarketplace.com/