Gerland Corporation
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Gerland Corporation | |
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Type | Grocery Store |
Founded | 1967 |
Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
Industry | Retail |
Products | Beer, dairy, delicatessen, frozen foods, general merchandise, meat, pharmacy, produce, seafood, wine. |
Gerland Corporation is a retail company headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States; the company operates various grocery stores, gas stations, and check cashing stores within the Greater Houston Area.
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[edit] History
A. J. Gerland founded the Gerland's Food Fair chain in 1967.[1]
[edit] Operations
Most grocery stores operated by the company are Gerland's Food Fair; stores are located in Houston, La Porte, unincorporated sections of Harris County, and unincorporated sections of Montgomery County.
Grand Market is the upscale store; it is located in Sugar Land.
Food Town is another name brand; Food Town stores are located in Houston, unincorporated sections of Harris County, Sugar Land, and Deer Park. Two Food Town stores in unincorporated Harris County include combined gasoline stations and convenience stores referred to as Food Town Express.
Check Cashing & More are check cashing stores; they are located in Houston, Pasadena, and Baytown.