human
how many Sav-a-lot stores are there in the US?
gpt
There are currently approx 11,000 Sav-a-lot stores in the United States.  In addition, the company has 7 distribution centers.
human
when was the first store opened in the US?
The first store was opened in 1959 by West Sacramento resident Ruben Armenta. The stores are headquartered in Oxnard, California.
The first store in the United States was founded in October 1969. Please note, however, that the first Sav-a-lot store to be founded was opened in Canada in 1966.