Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of new University District store in Calgary

(August 28, 2020 – Calgary, AB.) Western Canadian grocery retailer, Save-On-Foods, officially opens the doors at its University District location today at 4163 University Avenue NW. Continuing to expand their brand across Western Canada, Save-On-Foods University District is the newest addition to this vibrant urban neighbourhood. The opening of this store marks the company’s first location in the West End of Calgary.

Save-On-Foods University District offers local residents a full and fresh traditional grocery store offering, but with some exciting additions that are unique to Save-On-Foods. These include a juice and smoothie bar, sushi bar, and poke bar in addition to a soup and salad bar, hot buffet island, a Starbucks kiosk and full pharmacy.

Also, unique to this Save-On-Foods is an Urban Fare kitchen with restaurant featuring a full dine-in menu of delicious dishes. Customers can expect to find fresh-made gourmet hot case selections including prime rib, leg of lamb, porchetta and both rotisserie and fried chicken. These delicious ready-to-go meal items can all be paired with your choice of steamed or roasted vegetables, potatoes, quinoa or cauliflower rice. With options to dine-in and take-out, customers will be thrilled with the convenience and quality.

Grand opening celebrations kicked off on Friday August 28^th with one lucky shopper being randomly selected at the checkout each day to win their groceries for free until September 10^th.

“We are so excited to open our newest Save-On-Foods at University District in Calgary this weekend.” said Save-On-Foods president, Darrell Jones. “These are unprecedented times and more than ever we are so very fortunate to have added 115 outstanding team members to our Save-On-Foods family who join our commitment to Go the Extra Mile for our customers by giving them convenient, affordable options that will help them save time and money!”

Save-On-Foods University District is open to all customers with enhanced safety protocols in place from 8 a.m to 11 p.m. seven days a week and has reserved the opening hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. every day for seniors, people with disabilities and those most vulnerable to shop.