Family Fare closing 2 stores

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Mon Oct 12, 2026 12:49 pm

The biggest reason I don't go there is their prices. Even higher than HyVee. I only go to HyVee for my prescriptions. My shopping is done at Supersaver and Fareway. With trips to Aldi in between,

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Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Mon Oct 12, 2026 5:49 pm

thenewguy wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 12:14 pm that sucks, they have amazing chicken.

Thats practically their reason for existing. The chicken is FIRE. It has been since it was made at No-Frills. I wonder who came up with it... In any case, Omaha won't be the same without it. We can't lose the recipe!

ita · Post by **ita** » Mon Oct 12, 2026 9:12 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 5:49 pm
thenewguy wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 12:14 pm that sucks, they have amazing chicken.
Thats practically their reason for existing. The chicken is FIRE. It has been since it was made at No-Frills. I wonder who came up with it... In any case, Omaha won't be the same without it. We can't lose the recipe!

I would be absolutely bummed if they close the one by my house at 144th and Center. Their fried chicken is no joke, some of the best in town!

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Mon Oct 12, 2026 10:01 pm

ita wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 9:12 pm
Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 5:49 pm
thenewguy wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 12:14 pm that sucks, they have amazing chicken.
Thats practically their reason for existing. The chicken is FIRE. It has been since it was made at No-Frills. I wonder who came up with it... In any case, Omaha won't be the same without it. We can't lose the recipe!
I would be absolutely bummed if they close the one by my house at 144th and Center. Their fried chicken is no joke, some of the best in town!

It is! And since you pointed it out, that appears to be the last former Albertsons to stand as a Family Fare once 108th, and Saddle Creek close.

The way they're going, I may just recommend we eat as much as we can while we can lol. I mentioned in a past post, I think eventually only the Nuestra Familia(s) and the Family Fare on Grover will remain. Maybe the ones in Bellevue and Papillion in the immediate metro area.

zippy · Post by **zippy** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 1:46 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 10:01 pm
ita wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 9:12 pm
Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 5:49 pm
thenewguy wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 12:14 pm that sucks, they have amazing chicken.
Thats practically their reason for existing. The chicken is FIRE. It has been since it was made at No-Frills. I wonder who came up with it... In any case, Omaha won't be the same without it. We can't lose the recipe!
I would be absolutely bummed if they close the one by my house at 144th and Center. Their fried chicken is no joke, some of the best in town!
It is! And since you pointed it out, that appears to be the last former Albertsons to stand as a Family Fare once 108th, and Saddle Creek close.

The way they're going, I may just recommend we eat as much as we can while we can lol. I mentioned in a past post, I think eventually only the Nuestra Familia(s) and the Family Fare on Grover will remain. Maybe the ones in Bellevue and Papillion in the immediate metro area.

Isn't there still the other one on 108th at Maple?

Edit: nope!

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 2:19 am

zippy wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 1:46 am Isn't there still the other one on 108th at Maple?

Edit: nope!

That how this whole thread was revived the other day.... LOL

Brad wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2026 3:23 am My wife heard Family Fare on 108th and Maple is closing.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 3:06 pm

I'm honestly surprised the one on 108th and Maple lasted as long as it did. No matter the day of the week or time of day, the lot always only has a few cars in it.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 4:10 pm

Greg S wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 3:06 pm I'm honestly surprised the one on 108th and Maple lasted as long as it did. No matter the day of the week or time of day, the lot always only has a few cars in it.

Mom mom shops there sometimes because it's close, but she doesn't like it. Unfortunately, when all of these close, they typically don't turn into another viable grocer. Back in the day, one could close (ie, Albertson's, Baker's, etc) it would turn into another chain.

I feel all Family Fares will eventually close up. Also, any idea if anything will ever take over the Fresh Thyme location off of 175th & Center? Terrible location and access... tucked back behind the Runza and others. Not that I'm a developer genius, but sometimes I wonder who signed the papers to open some of these places.

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 7:26 pm

I feel like 144th and Center will come next.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 7:53 pm

I wasnt THAT sad about them closing all these locations, because I know theres still at least 6 locations left when you count supermercado's. But yes, sad that theyre seemingly closing every store thats accessible to anyone who used to live around one. I saw the Grow Omaha post on Facebook, and I confirmed two things : that the consensus truly is Family Fare isnt just some of the best fried chicken in town, it IS the best fried chicken in town. 2) most people dont know where the other locations are.

I suggest everyone to make a side trip and visit the ones on 50th & Grover and 50th & Harrison. Both very well managed, and they are the outliers. If you're somebody who's avoided Family Fare due to the ghetto-ness, outdated finishes and rude service, these two will change your mind.

But yeah... A little sad. As a kid, I used to live a 5 minute walk from one. And I'll always have fond memories of shopping with my Dad. Mostly cause thats where we got our Christmas trees, Thanksgiving Turkeys, Summer time grilling meats, etc. Not but a football throw away. Also, of course, memories of my dad bringing home No-Frills fried Chicken and beans. The convenience! (ps. Forgot this location is now a spirit halloween, so i will go there just to be in the building again. Its been 12 years!)

The ONE left that I have any childhood/college days memories of is Saddke Creek. And I went there a week or a little more ago, and it was still open. In fact, since it was said theyre closing, this one held on the longest. Its been probably over a year an not a whiff of indication they plan to close. I almost asked a worker, but cautiously didnt, in case they hadnt heard. You'd never know by the look of it... I'm loving it though. Ive continued to go there and eventually forgot "they were closing"

108th was my last closest option after they closed 90th & Maple. After they all go, the closest one will be 50th & Grover. And well, for the most part, I probably wont venture that far with regularity. They'll all be in the southeast corner of town.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 11:12 pm

thenewguy wrote: Mon Oct 12, 2026 12:14 pm
BIGO88 wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2026 7:33 pm The Family Fare in CB is currently for sale/lease so it will close whenever they find a new tenant or the building sells.
that sucks, they have amazing chicken. Unfortunately, it's not in a great spot and you have to drive past hy-vee or super-saver to get to it and a lot of people just don't do it. And the people that live in the area would rather drive past *it* to get to hy-vee, which is (admittedly) a much nicer store

Supermercado has the same chicken, even a spicy version.

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