AJ's Fine Foods

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AJ's Fine Foods
FormerlyAJ Bayless
Industry
Founded1930s
FounderArthur Joseph Bayless
Number of locations
11
Area served
 Arizona, United States
Parent Bashas'
Websiteajsfinefoods.com

AJ's Fine Foods, formerly known as AJ Bayless, is a supermarket chain formerly headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded by Arthur Joseph Bayless in the 1930s. [1]

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History

The company went through a bankruptcy in the late 1980s. [2] It was acquired by Bashas' in 1993. [3] Under Bashas' ownership, AJ's has positioned itself as an upscale gourmet and specialty grocery chain with each store located in affluent neighborhoods. The stores feature chef-prepared entrees, an extensive wine collection with trained cellar staff, and specialty baked goods.[ citation needed ]

Some locations in middle-class and blue-collar neighborhoods were converted to Bashas' Food City format. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "A. J. Bayless, Grocery Store Founder, Dies". The Arizona Republic . March 5, 1967. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Bayless Markets' new owner renames three stores Q-Fresh". Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Gutekunst, John (April 21, 2015). "Bashas' being converted into Food City". Parker Pioneer. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
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