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Account orientation

What Kind of Account Is This?

Primary retailer class
Regional Natural / Specialty
Account type
Regional / multi-regional natural retailer
Scale
Regional
Retail format
Regional Chain
Natural orientation
Major accounts
Geography
Midwest

Geographic footprint

Geographic Footprint

69 verified locations · 10 states

Physical stores

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Channel relationships

Natural / Specialty Distribution

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Geographic context

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Retailer intelligence

What to know about Fresh Thyme Market

Why it matters

Fresh Thyme is an important Midwestern natural retailer with a neighborhood-scale format and an approachable wellness position.

Commercial reality

Regional relevance and local assortment may play a larger role than at a national chain. Category opportunity can differ materially by market.

Overview

A regional fresh-and-natural grocer focused on accessible wellness, produce and local assortment across Midwestern markets.

Typical store format

Neighborhood fresh-and-natural market with produce, bulk, grocery, wellness and local products

Shopper / customer

Health-curious Midwestern households seeking approachable natural products at everyday value

History

Fresh Thyme opened its first store in Mount Prospect, Illinois in 2014. It expanded quickly across the Midwest, then refined its footprint and brand around neighborhood-scale fresh food, wellness and value.

What makes them different

An approachable Midwestern market making fresh food and everyday wellness easier to explore.

Sources & methodology

Last updated July 30, 2026. Store counts and operating footprints change over time. Read Data & Methodology →