Sprouts Farmers Market Announces Grand Opening of Fort Myers Location, July 21

Ft. Myers, FL – Sprouts Farmers Market is excited to announce it will open its newest store in Fort Myers on July 21, located at 8595 College Pkwy in Fort Myers. A ribbon cutting will take place Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m.

“We are incredibly excited to have Sprouts Farmers Market here in Lee County,” said Cecil Pendergrass, Lee County Commissioner. “In addition to providing fresh, healthy, and specialty foods to our residents, Sprouts also brings hundreds of jobs to our area, playing a vital role in Lee County’s vitality and resiliency as we continue to grow and thrive in the business community.”

Grand Opening Weekend Events:
From Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23 a variety of activities will celebrate the grand opening. A “pop-up party” out front will give guests the chance to taste seasonal produce, play games, have their face painted, watch artists carve large produce and more. These activities are fun for the whole family and will last all weekend long.

The first 200 shoppers on Friday and Saturday will receive a free ‘Goodness it’s Free’ reusable goodie bag filled with special products and samples. Inside the store, shoppers can taste new products while they shop from innovative brands at the Vendor Village. On Saturday, a special “guess the weight” contest of an oversized piece of produce will take place. On Sunday, dog lovers will be gifted dog treats from Bundle X Joy and kids will enjoy a reusable coloring tote activity. Plus, live music and prizes giveaway throughout the weekend will add to the festivities.

Customers who text “FORT” to 777-688 will receive 20% off their purchase over the grand opening weekend (July 21-23) when they scan their app account barcode at checkout; up to two redemptions per Sprouts account per day. Additionally, through the app, shoppers can view Sprouts’ weekly ad and save more than $100 with digital coupons on grocery staples and new items every month.

The celebrations and discounts won’t end after this grand opening weekend. In the weeks following, customers will receive $10 off when they spend $50 or more, with a valid coupon. A customer appreciation event will be held on September 16 where guests will be treated to giveaways and more!

Sprouts Farmers Market is invested in serving the communities where it operates. It works with local farmers like Alderman Farms, Santa Sweets, Wish Farms and others to source produce. Through Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, this store will donate groceries that are no longer fit for sale but remain perfectly edible and nutrient rich to Harry Chapin Food Bank a local food bank that provides wholesome food to families and individuals at risk of hunger.

This location will be open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. For more information visit https://www.sprouts.com/store/fl/fort-myers/college-pkwy/

About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 31,000 team members and operates approximately 380 stores in 23 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings communities, visit about.sprouts.com.