Fairway Market

PE-Owned1 Documented Impact

Sterling pushed reckless expansion of this beloved NYC grocer. Never reported a profitable quarter post-IPO. Filed bankruptcy twice.

Founded: 1933|Acquired by Sterling Investment Partners (2007)$150 million
4
locations tracked

Ownership Information

Fairway Market is owned by Sterling Investment Partners. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1933

Fairway Market founded

2007

Acquired by Sterling Investment Partners for $150 million

2020HighClosure / Bankruptcy

Fairway Market bankrupted twice after Sterling's reckless expansion

Sterling Investment Partners pushed rapid expansion outside Fairway's core NYC base. Never reported a profitable quarter post-IPO. $250M debt load. Filed bankruptcy twice. Most stores sold off.

Before vs. After PE Acquisition

Locations

Reported 2020

Before PE

14 stores

After PE

~4 (sold to Village Super Market)

71%

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Tracked Locations

FL (1)

Tampa

9851 Main St

Tampa, FL 33601

555-925-4529

PA (1)

Philadelphia

9477 Main St

Philadelphia, PA 19019

555-542-4927

TX (1)

San Antonio

4775 Main St

San Antonio, TX 78201

555-898-1004

WA (1)

Seattle

5318 Main St

Seattle, WA 98101

555-584-4926