In the wake of two major grocery chain bankruptcies, no outlet rushed to fill the void in San Diego County more than Smart & Final.
The Los Angeles County-based chain opened 12 new stores in the San Diego region in 2016, bringing their total workforce to just under 1,200 employees.
Smart & Final’s footprint in the county is now 26 stores, making it one of the biggest food operators here — second only to Vons with more than 40.
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