Rooted in Freshness, Grown with Family: The Robért Fresh Market Story

At Robért Fresh Market, we believe your neighborhood grocery store should be more than just a place to grab the essentials — it should feel like home. Since 1994, we’ve been serving New Orleans and Metairie with heart, flavor, and community spirit. The food is fresh, the fun is lagniappe! As a proud, family-owned business now led by its second generation, we’re sharing the story behind our values, our mission, and the journey that brought us here.

Our Mission: Serving with Heart, Growing with Purpose

Robért Fresh Market was founded on a simple but powerful idea — run a grocery store that puts people first. Our customer-focused approach is at the center of everything we do — from friendly service to fresh food. Our goal is to be the best full-service, prepared food grocery store in every neighborhood we serve, with long-term growth that benefits both our team and our community.

Our Culture: People First, Always Improving

What makes Robért Fresh Market special is the people behind the scenes and the relationships we build in our neighborhoods. We put service, satisfaction, and community at the heart of our culture.

Every store we open, every product we stock, every service we offer — it all starts by listening. We recognize that each neighborhood is unique, and we tailor our offerings to meet the distinct needs of the communities we serve.

We also believe that every associate plays a vital role in our success. Initiative, creativity, teamwork, and accountability are expected and encouraged. We challenge ourselves daily to ask:

• How am I adding value for our customers and team?
• Have I taken steps to improve how I work?
• How am I helping our stores grow or operate more efficiently?

At Robért Fresh Market, we grow together, with a shared goal of being the best at what we do.

Our History: From a Single Store to a Community Staple

May 1994
Marc and Darlene Robért open their first Robért Fresh Market in Metairie at West Esplanade and Transcontinental. Their vision? A neighborhood-focused, full-service market with local produce, gourmet items, made-from-scratch foods, and prime cuts of meat.

1996
A second store opens in New Orleans on West End and Robért E. Lee (now Allen Toussaint Boulevard), expanding products and services based on neighborhood feedback.

July 1999
Four new locations launch in Marigny/Bywater, Mid-City, and the Warehouse District, offering quality groceries and friendly service to more of New Orleans.

August 2005
Hurricane Katrina brings devastating damage to all six Robért Fresh Market locations.

November 1, 2005
The Metairie store becomes the first to reopen after Katrina, beginning a new chapter of community resilience.

October 30, 2007
The Lakefront location reopens in one of the city’s most devastated neighborhoods, marking a company rebrand and rededication to New Orleans.

August 2008
A new location opens at Carrollton and Clairborne Avenues in New Orleans.

March 2018
Robért Fresh Market opens a new store in the Marigny, bringing fresh groceries to an underserved area.

2023
Robért Marine Services, LLC launches to deliver fresh groceries and supplies directly to marine vessels and service operations, expanding the Robért commitment to freshness, quality, and service.

Nearly three decades later, our purpose remains unchanged – serve our neighbors with warmth, flavor, and a spirit of community. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner ingredients or planning a celebration, Robért Fresh Market is proud to be part of your everyday. The food is fresh, the fun is lagniappe!