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The Rouses Supermarkets chain will grow in numbers in 2019 – expanding its reach into southern Lafourche Parish.
Rouses has purchased three of the four stores in the Frank’s Supermarket Chain – a decision that was announced on social media this week by Frank’s owner and president, David LeBoeuf.
In the sale, Rouses will take over control of Frank’s Golden Meadow, Larose and Lockport stores.
The Lockport store will close on Dec. 15, but the Golden Meadow and Larose stores will remain open and will transition into Rouses leadership in late-January.
Frank’s will keep ownership of its store in Des Allemands.
Frank’s has been open in Lafourche Parish for 40 years.
“I’m very grateful for my parents who took a chance more than four decades ago to become an independent grocer, and for teaching me the business and instilling the work ethic needed to make it succeed,” LeBoeuf said. “It has been a very gratifying career for me and my family. I’m also thankful for the many family members, employees, customers and vendors who believed in us and were a large part of our success. This has truly been a team effort.”
LeBoeuf said when seeking out a sale, he wanted a business that would have the community in mind – much like he and his family have for the past 40 years.
The former store owner said he believes Rouses will continue that mission and provide high-quality groceries and service to the people in South Lafourche.
“We are happy to sell to another local family,” LeBoeuf said. “Rouses is dedicated to their employees, customers and the neighborhoods they serve. Their model of doing business aligns with ours. I am proud of what we have built over the years and we have total confidence that Rouses will continue to serve these communities well.”
Donny Rouse echoed LeBoeuf’s sentiments, adding that it is Rouses’ mission to provide the best supermarket possible to the people in the area. He also said he’s eager to welcome the Frank’s employees onto his team.
“We will take great care of these stores and their customers,” Rouse said. “I am excited to welcome Frank’s associates. I know they will appreciate the commitment we make to our team members and the communities we serve.”
