New Sprouts market coming to Crossroads shopping center in Santa Maria
Dave Alley
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A new Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to The Crossroads at Santa Maria shopping center.
Westar Associates, a Newport Beach-based real estate company, announced this week the market will occupy the space directly next to Walmart that was previously home to R&R Furniture and Mattress, and for many years earlier, to Staples.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sprouts to Crossroads Santa Maria,” Kam Walton, Westar Associates Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Leasing said in a statement. “Sprouts’ commitment to health, wellness, and community makes them an ideal fit for the center and a valuable addition for residents in the surrounding area.”
The company described the business as a unique grocery experience that features an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store and is known for lifestyle-friendly offerings that include organic, plant-based, and gluten-free options.
Sprouts operates more than 450 stores in 24 states nationwide, including two close to Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.
The company employs about 35,000 people, but it’s unclear just how many people will be hired to work in the upcoming Santa Maria site.
On Friday, some locals were already checking out the location to inquire if they could apply for a job.
“The more opportunities the better,” said William Heintz of Santa Maria. “I love to see new businesses open. It’s showing that we’re prospering around here. The community needs places like this. We’re a thriving community and we need more places like this to come in and offer jobs for people.”
The Crossroads at Santa Maria is located adjacent to Highway 101, along Betteravia Road and South Bradley Road.
Other national retailers at the shopping center include Walmart, Home Depot, Best Buy, TJ Maxx, PetSmart and several other smaller stores and restaurants.
No timetable was given on when the new Sprouts would open its doors.