Owner Retiring, Selling Freshline Foods In Oak Lawn

OAK LAWN, IL -- After 47 years of serving the Oak Lawn community, the owner of Freshline Foods is retiring and selling the grocery store. John Siakotos announced he would be selling the family-owned business in a letter to customers on the store’s website.

“We are beyond grateful for your loyal business and support throughout the decades. It has been a pleasure to serve you all.”

The Skiatos family first opened the grocery store at 5355 W. 95th St. under the name Freshline Certified, a retailers cooperative serving independently owned grocery stores, in 1971. Operating now under the name Freshline Foods, the store employs approximately 60 people.

Siakotos said the store would remain open and continue business as usual until all inventory is cleared from the stores shelves. In the meantime, customers will receive 30 percent off their grocery purchases until the store closes. The owner did not indicate a closing date or if there were any interested buyers.

“Our commitment to providing you with the highest quality products and friendly service is still our top priority … We look forward to seeing each of you in the store these final weeks to thank you personally.”