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Sprouts supermarket chain gives a big push in Dallas with 4 new stores

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Sprouts is adding four stores to its DFW list.

Photo courtesy of Sprouts Farmers Market

Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market is on a spree in Dallas Fort Worth with two stores opening soon and two more in the wings.

One store is in hiring mode, so the opening is imminent. Another has yet to be built.

There are currently 20 Sprouts locations in the DFW area, and 49 across Texas. Here come four more:

Las Colinas
The first DFW to open will be their new location in Las Colinas at 7730 N. MacArthur Blvd. #150, Irving. It will fill an empty niche between the northwest Dallas store on Marsh Lane, and the store in Coppell. It's going into a former Babies R Us store, right next to a Total Wine, the liquor store chain. This is heaven, to have these two stores side by side.

Sprouts is currently hiring for this location. There are 90 available positions including cashiers, bakery, deli, grocery, meat, produce, vitamins, senior clerks and more. Register for an interview with a recruiter using the link go.oncehub.com/SproutsLasColinasTXPI. Qualified candidates will move on to virtual interviews with Sprouts' hiring team on December 15-16.

The target opening date is January 28.

Grand Prairie
The Grand Prairie store is a new model being introduced that's a little smaller than their typical store. It's about about 25,000 square feet — 20 percent smaller than the chain's average store size of 28,000-30,000 square feet.

The stores will retain their original farmers market feel, with smaller square footage but not less categories; possibly just fewer items in each category.

Grand Prairie is one of four cities across the U.S. that will debut the new smaller format; the other three are in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona, but they plan to open more of this format.

The target opening date is early 2022. UPDATE 1-31-2022: The Grand Prairie location is set to open up on March 18, 2022, at 2500 S Carrier Pkwy., Suite B.

Hillside Village at Abrams & Mockingbird
Lakewood gets its own Sprouts at Hillside Village, at 6465 E. Mockingbird Ln. in the former Stein Mart space - basically halfway between the locations on Henderson Avenue/Lower Greenville and Skillman Street/Lake Highlands.

It's across the street from a Tom Thumb and also across from where an Albertsons store used to be. This intersection is used to having two supermarkets.

According to a spokesperson, this location will open in spring 2022. UPDATE 11-18-2022: The Lakewood store opened on November 18, 2022.

Trinity Mills
There's a new Sprouts coming to 17795 Dallas Pkwy., on the west side frontage road for the Dallas North Tollway, at the corner of Briargrove Road and a block north of Trinity Mills Road.

That address used to be Sullivan's Steakhouse, which for some reason got plowed over in 2016 and is currently a vacant field.

The store will be just under 20,000 square feet, and construction will begin in January.

A spokesperson says they hope to have it open in early 2023. UPDATE 1-9-2023: The store is expected to open in February 2023.

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Fro Yo News

Healthy dual restaurant serving smoothies and froyo to open in Prosper

Red Mango

Smoothies and frozen yogurt are coming to Prosper with two restaurants in one: Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and co-branded Red Mango will open at 1470 W. Frontier Pkwy. #102, on May 17.

On the Smoothie Kitchen side, they'll serve smoothies, juices, fruit power bowls, toasts, and grilled sandwich folds.

On the Red Mango side, they'll serve frozen yogurt with a self-serve model featuring four flavors, two additional swirl combinations, and 13 toppings.

Smoothie Factory was founded in the 1980s; Red Mango was founded in Dallas in 2007 had has 60 locations in the U.S. and internationally. The concepts are siblings — both part of the franchise portfolio of Dallas-based franchising company Brix Holdings, LLC.

Bringing the concept to Prosper are franchisees Lanford and Chianna Rodgers. Lanford is a former Illinois state trooper and independent insurance business owner, and Chiana is a financial advisor.

Together, they’re looking to offer a healthy and welcoming experience to a growing city.

“My professional career has changed over the years, but the one thing that unifies my experience is my purpose to help, support and build a community with new people,” says Chianna. “As I begin my journey as a small business owner and we open our doors to the Prosper community, I’m dedicated to leading a team that feels supported and is passionate about serving high-quality products and creating an unforgettable customer experience.”

Customers who show up on opening day can expect promotions, giveaways, prizes, and activities.

”The opening of the new Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango location is one of many of our continuous efforts to provide better-for-you options to our guests by increasing access to healthy and delicious options in our communities,” says BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas in a statement. “Lanford is a passionate and dedicated owner with a team ready to make a positive impact and change the lives of their guests with fresh food, quality service, and a seamless customer experience. I’m confident that this location will be a Prosper neighborhood staple.”

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