

Diverse employees at The Fresh Market have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at The Fresh Market have rated Professional Development, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
The Fresh Market employees are -33% more likely to recommend The Fresh Market as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at The Fresh Market is rated below average by 498 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Fresh Market employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting The Fresh Market’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at The Fresh Market was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Fresh Market is rated D
Last updated 4 days ago
The Fresh Market ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 442 The Fresh Market employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Fresh Market improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
What did you like most about the interview process?We knew each other and could be straight forward and honest with each other
What makes you most happy at work?Breaks lunches getting to leave and not working with my supervisor
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I like working with food and the regular customers.... My supervisor talks bad about me to fellow coworkers but she talks bad about everyone
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listen to the people when they explain issues
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?I am not sure if its possible to correct or improve bad apples.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Write things down and make sure things are remembered such as, disabilities, availability, and overall experience.
The Fresh Market Your neighborhood food market & premium quality local produce store.
We Inspire People to Make Everyday Eating Extraordinary > For more than 35 years we've made it our goal to set ourselves apart from the rest. Our founders wanted to create a space that focused on the value of supporting local growers and charities, while offering the freshest and most delicious foods possible. The Fresh Market is proud to provide our guests with a warm and inviting shopping experience in every community we serve.
To be the best supermarket in every neighborhood we serve.
The Fresh Market has chosen to base its policy around the Common Vision for Environmentally Sustainable Seafood as established by the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions, a cooperative effort begun in 2008 by sixteen leading conservation organizations devoted to maintaining and improving the health of the world’s oceans and seafood supply.
With invaluable research and consultation from Conservation Alliance founding member, we have worked to understand the important environmental considerations for both the fisheries that harvest wild products from the world’s oceans and for the aquaculture industry required to meet the global demand for seafood. During this process, we first examined our current seafood supply and then prioritized our own opportunities for immediate, medium and long-term improvement. As a result of this research, our commitment to environmentally sustainable seafood consists of the principles that follow.
The Fresh Market believes in making a commitment to the communities where we do business. Our stores actively work to support nonprofit organizations and programs that are important to our local communities and guests, with long-term focus on hunger-related causes.
The Fresh Market provides support to local non-profit organizations by donating gift cards, food trays, gift baskets, bottled water and many other store items to those in need.
| Headquarter | Greensboro, NC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thefreshmarket.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 3362721338 |
| Company Status | Public |
The Fresh Market competitors include ezCater, Whole Foods Market, Publix Super Markets, and Harris Teeter. The Fresh Market ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Fresh Market compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

498 employees at The Fresh Market have reviewed The Fresh Market across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 498 The Fresh Market employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Fresh Market are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at The Fresh Market, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Fresh Market are not very pleased with their team. 498 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at The Fresh Market are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Fresh Market believe the environment at The Fresh Market is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Fresh Market is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at The Fresh Market work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at The Fresh Market are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining The Fresh Market is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. The Fresh Market employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 33% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of The Fresh Market's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 The Fresh Market employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Richard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Richard in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. Richard Anicetti’s employees rank The Fresh Market in the Bottom 30% for Environment, in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 15% for Professional Development. Anicetti is generally unpopular with The Fresh Market employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees in the Product department. However, employees in the Customer Success department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to The Fresh Market’s competitors, Richard Anicetti ranks below both Harris Teeter CEO Rod Antolock and Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel.
The The Fresh Market Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Richard Anicetti, Chief Marketing Officer Mary Kellmanson, and Senior Vice President of Operations Randy Rambo
Richard Anicetti CEO / President
Richard Anicetti serves as the CEO / President of The Fresh Market.
Mary Kellmanson Chief Marketing Officer
Mary Kellmanson serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of The Fresh Market. Mary started at The Fresh Market in November... read more
Randy Rambo Senior Vice President of Operations
Randy Rambo serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of The Fresh Market. Randy started at The Fresh Market in... read more
John Bishop Group Vice President of Operations
John Bishop serves as the Group Vice President of Operations of The Fresh Market. John started at The Fresh Market in... read more
Stephanie Diana Vice President Operations
Stephanie Diana serves as the Vice President Operations of The Fresh Market. Stephanie started at The Fresh Market in... read more
Jeff Short VP Finance
Jeff Short serves as the VP Finance of The Fresh Market. Jeff started at The Fresh Market in February of 2003. Jeff... read more
Lee Arthur Vice President of Merchandising
Lee Arthur serves as the Vice President of Merchandising of The Fresh Market.
Marius Andersen Sr. VP Merchandising & Marketing
Marius Andersen serves as the Sr. VP Merchandising & Marketing of The Fresh Market.
Mark Carroll VP Produce & Floral
Mark Carroll serves as the VP Produce & Floral of The Fresh Market. Mark started at The Fresh Market in January of 2017.... read more
How much do people at The Fresh Market get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Fresh Market is $121,354, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,450, or $56 per hour.
At The Fresh Market, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,570 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,769 annually. Average The Fresh Market salaries by department include: Finance at $84,682, HR at $135,457, Sales at $162,445, and Customer Support at $62,836. Half of The Fresh Market salaries are above $117,450.
206 employees at The Fresh Market rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 619 ratings) while 201 employees at The Fresh Market rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 207 ratings).
Salaries contributed from The Fresh Market employees include job titles like Corporate Counsel. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from The Fresh Market employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $203k | $203k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at The Fresh Market score the company 47/100 across various culture categories, placing The Fresh Market in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Fresh Market across various culture dimensions.
The Fresh Market believes it's important to reiterate to employees and guests alike that our company maintains an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace – and does not condone discrimination of any kind. We are steadfast in treating all guests and employees fairly and with the utmost respect. We are an advocate for inclusive communities free of discrimination, whether based on race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, genetic information, pregnancy, uniformed service, or veteran status.,,
The Fresh Market's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is The Fresh Market's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. The Fresh Market's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, The Fresh Market applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at The Fresh Market unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 57% | |
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Sales | 14% | |
Design | 14% | |
IT | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Greensboro | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Burlington | 14% | |
Chicago | 14% | |
Philadelphia | 14% | |
Piscataway | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Who is the CEO of The Fresh Market?
The Fresh Market CEO is Richard Anicetti, their score by employees is 55
What is The Fresh Market eNPS?
The eNPS for The Fresh Market is -33
What is the salary for Business Analyst in The Fresh Market?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 112k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in The Fresh Market?
The average salaries for Engineering in The Fresh Market is 135k
Who are The Fresh Market competitors?
The Fresh Market main competitors are ezCater, Whole Foods Market, Publix Super Markets, Harris Teeter