SF Supermarket Opened New Sacramento Location
The new grocery store has replaced a former Save Mart at 7960 Gerber Road in south Sacramento.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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SF Supermarket officially opened a new storefront in south Sacramento on September 18, 2026. The site previously operated as a Save Mart location until it closed in July 2026.
Why it matters
The opening represents a continued expansion for the grocery chain, which now maintains five locations within the Sacramento area. The retailer is actively growing its footprint in the region with plans for another upcoming store in Elk Grove.
The company operates 21 stores nationwide, with the Gerber Road facility serving as its fifth Sacramento-area branch. The chain was originally founded by Hieu Tran in 1993.
The players
SF Supermarket
This is a grocery chain that currently operates 21 stores across the country.
Hieu Tran
He is the founder of the SF Supermarket chain, which he established in 1993.
Save Mart
This is a regional grocery chain that previously occupied the retail space on Gerber Road.
The details
The supermarket chain converted the former Save Mart retail space into a new Asian grocery market. The new location operates daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with shortened hours on Saturdays ending at 8 p.m.
Timeline
The supermarket chain was founded in 1993.
The former Save Mart location at the site closed in July 2026.
The new store opened on September 18, 2026.
Market Landscape
The arrival of this new location follows the 2026 closure of the Save Mart store on Gerber Road. This move allows the chain to capitalize on established retail infrastructure while expanding its local presence against other regional grocery competitors.
Shoppers in south Sacramento now have access to a new Asian grocery option at the 7960 Gerber Road location. Customers can visit the store during its daily hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for Saturdays when it closes at 8 p.m.
The takeaway
The transformation of existing retail spaces into new specialty markets continues to shape local shopping options in Sacramento. Residents can look forward to further accessibility as the chain advances its expansion plans into Elk Grove.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail activity, see Sacramento Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sacramento Bee.
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