San Diego, December 4, 2025
Smart & Final plans to open a 25,000-square-foot store in San Diego’s Midway District, providing essential groceries and support to local families and businesses. The store will also contribute $20,000 to local nonprofits and create job opportunities on its opening day, December 10, 2025. This new location aligns with the area’s transformation into a walkable community hub.
San Diego, CA
Smart & Final is set to open a new 25,000-square-foot store in San Diego’s Midway District on December 10, 2025. Located at 3705 Rosecrans St., this store aims to provide local families and businesses with a convenient shopping experience, offering a mix of fresh groceries, club-sized options, and everyday essentials. The Midway District is currently undergoing a transformation into a walkable entertainment, retail, and residential hub, making this new location a timely addition to the community.
To celebrate the opening, the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation will donate $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the San Diego community. This initiative reflects Smart & Final’s commitment to giving back to the areas where it operates. The recipient organizations include:
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego – serving youth and families for more than 80 years
- Generate Hope – offering long-term housing, education, and vocational support for survivors of trafficking
- Mama’s Kitchen – providing nutritional support for at-risk San Diego residents with critical illnesses
- San Diego Youth Services – helping youth develop lifelong skills for self-sufficiency
Smart & Final’s new store will feature:
- Club-size values on thousands of grocery household and business essentials
- Expansive fresh departments, including produce, high-quality meats, and a fully stocked deli department, featuring the brand’s best-selling First Street® Oven Roasted Chickens
- Organic and eco-friendly options from Smart & Final’s Sun Harvest® brand
- Products tailored to business customers, including high-quantity paper products, beverages, snacks, and cleaning supplies
- Fresh floral department
- Same-day delivery from SmartandFinal.com or the Smart & Final app
Beginning at 7 a.m. on opening day, customers will receive a free reusable tote bag with purchase and can enter to win a Smart & Final Gift Card. This new location will also create job opportunities for the local community, with positions available in various departments. Interested individuals can find more information and apply at SmartAndFinal.com/careers.
Smart & Final, headquartered near Los Angeles in Commerce, California, operates 254 store locations offering quality products in a variety of sizes, saving customers time and money without a membership fee. Its larger format stores combine the warehouse store with traditional grocery offerings like farm-fresh produce and natural and organic options, to provide a one-stop shop for all. In business since 1871, Smart & Final remains committed to giving back to its communities through employee volunteer opportunities and donations to local nonprofits. Smart & Final is part of Chedraui USA, a leading grocery retailer with 25,000 team members supporting more than 380 store locations across three banners, including Smart & Final, El Super, and Fiesta Mart.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the new Smart & Final store opening in San Diego’s Midway District?
The new Smart & Final store is set to open on December 10, 2025.
Where is the new Smart & Final store located?
The store is located at 3705 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA.
What are the store’s operating hours on opening day?
The store will open at 7 a.m. on December 10, 2025.
What promotions are available on opening day?
Customers will receive a free reusable tote bag with purchase and can enter to win a Smart & Final Gift Card.
How can I apply for a job at the new store?
Job opportunities can be found at SmartAndFinal.com/careers.
Key Features of the New Smart & Final Store
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Store Size | 25,000 square feet |
| Location | 3705 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA |
| Opening Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Store Highlights | Club-size values, fresh produce, high-quality meats, deli department, organic and eco-friendly options, business products, fresh floral department, same-day delivery |
| Community Support | $20,000 donation to local nonprofits |
| Job Opportunities | Available at SmartAndFinal.com/careers |
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