Sedano's

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Sedano's supermarket was founded in Hialeah, Florida a Miami suburb, in 1961. The very first Sedano's Supermarket was a 4,000 square foot store in Hialeah, built by Rene Sedano. Rene Sedano sold the store to Armando Guerra, because he wanted to return to Cuba. Armando Guerra kept the name "Sedano's" and built more supermarkets. Sedano's has grown to become the # 1 Hispanic retailer in the United States.

Armando Guerra was a well-established business man in Cuba. While in Cuba Mr. Guerra gained the experience he would need upon reaching the United States in 1961. In 1971 Mr. Guerra brought Manuel Herran into the then small business to help in the daily operations.

Manuel Herran was born on 1937 in Santander, Spain. In 1951, he left to Cuba with his family to meet his father which had previously left. In 1966 Mr. Herran, his wife Nyria and two year old daughter moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Finally in 1967, Mr. Herran and family moved to Miami, Florida where he worked as a salesman until 1971. Armando Guerra passed away in 1979 and control of the company passed to Manuel Herran, the current President and Chairman of the board, and Armando Guerra Jr., currently the President of Sedano's Pharmacies and discount.

This year Sedano's Celebrates its 45th year of operations. The Chain has grown to include 28 Supermarkets and 13 Pharmacies. Sedano's has become the largest member of Associated Grocer's of Florida. With their help, Sedano's has conquered the Hispanic market in Miami, Florida. The company’s plans for the future have been set as they strive to broaden their customer base. These plans include the opening of 3 new locations in 2007.