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WRITTEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANK’S
When Frank’s Supermarket first opened its doors in 1978, there was no internet and the iPhone was still 30 years away from hitting shelves.
A lot can change in 40 years, yes. We are all living proof of that.
But for Frank’s Supermarket, there will always be a few constants as the world changes around us: competitive pricing and a commitment to some of the best customer service around.
Open since 1978, Frank’s Supermarket is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year – an honor that company President David LeBoeuf said is a testament to the store’s loyal customers and also its employees – both past and present, who have dedicated their time to the business.
Frank’s has four locations in the Bayou area – in Golden Meadow, Larose, Lockport and Des Allemands.
The store takes pride in its service to the oil and gas/marine industry, while also offering competitive pricing and customer care to the residents of our area.
“A lot has changed in 40 years,” David LeBoeuf said. “But one thing remains constant, our promise to offer the communities we serve a store where they received value for their dollar in a friendly, hometown atmosphere.”
Frank’s has done that and much more since its first days in operation.
The store was founded in 1978 by Frank and Faith LeBoeuf.
Frank, the namesake of the business, had experience in groceries as a manager at a National Food Stores location.
Using that knowledge, he decided to invest in himself and the community, renting a little grocery store in Cut Off.
Together with his wife, Faith, the family’s children and two regular employees, the first Frank’s was born, serving the people of Cut Off for their grocery needs.
Over time, Frank’s enjoyed success, which allowed for expansion to Larose, Des Allemands, Lockport and LaPlace.
In 1996, David LeBoeuf became company president and he continued building in his father’s vision, with the help of his siblings, Frank Jr. and Sandra.
Frank Sr. passed away in 2001, but his children have kept the family business moving forward.
From 2012-15, the local chain has continued to grow, building new stores in Golden Meadow and in Larose – one on each an end of La. Highway 3235, which is a heavy transport route for trucks doing work in the oil and gas industry.
Frank’s has also remodeled its Des Allemands location in 2016.
A staple of the Frank’s stores is quality products, but competitive pricing. Each store also has a friendly feel with music in the air and smiles on the faces of employees throughout the store.
Frank’s locations also have a delicious deli and bakery with delicious treats made fresh daily. Each store also has a delicious salad bar, designed for locals who want to eat well, while counting calories.
“I am proud of the progress the company has made since my father’s untimely death in 2001,” David LeBoeuf said. “We have been able to balance providing our customers with competitive prices while maintaining quality customer service.”
But like all others locally, Frank’s is also keeping an eye on the future as the economy tries to battle back.
David LeBouef said the positioning of the new Larose and Golden Meadow stores is strategic with the oil and gas industry in mind.
“(Our two new stores), one on each end of La. Highway 3235 are ready for the oil industry to improve,” LeBoeuf said. “They specialize in servicing offshore vessels.
Frank’s has also worked to keep in tune with technological advancements in the grocery industry.
The stores provide catering for weddings and special events. Frank’s also has a new online shopping tool where customers can “Click and Collect.”
With this service, a customer can place an order online, while giving a preferred time for pickup. From there, Frank’s employees do the rest, gathering the groceries and enabling a convenient, quick shopping experience.
But no matter how much technology may evolve forward, David LeBoeuf said the store will never move away from its basic business principles of community, convenience, pricing and customer service.
LeBoeuf said those staples have allowed the store to enjoy 40 years, and he hopes that there are many, many more still on the horizon. •
