Fry's

[Zema Bus]

Fry's was a popular electronics store in the western US, and had a lot of computer parts. I've never been to one, there were none near where I used to live, but my older sister and brother-in-law often shopped at one in their area. They closed all their stores during the pandemic. Today, I got groceries from.. Fry's lol! I had never heard of Fry's Grocery Store until I moved here, I think they have locations in CA too but not near were I was living. I wondered if there was any connection so I looked it up.

Fry’s Electronics was an iconic electronics retail chain that began in Silicon Valley in the 1980s and eventually expanded to over 30 stores across 9 states. Known for its massive stores filled with rows of gadgets and gizmos, Fry’s became a beloved destination for tech enthusiasts and hobbyists. However, in recent years, Fry’s Electronics began struggling with declining sales and lack of inventory. In February 2021, the company announced it was closing all of its remaining stores for good.

With the sudden demise of Fry’s Electronics, a strange rumor began circulating on social media that the shuttered Fry’s stores were being converted into grocery stores. This led to confusion and speculation, with people wondering if Fry’s was somehow turning into a supermarket chain overnight. Though bizarre, the rumor took on a life of its own, likely stemming from the fact that the founder of Fry’s Electronics shared the name of the West Coast grocery store chain Fry’s Food and Drug. In reality, while both companies were started by brothers with the last name Fry, there is no connection today between the defunct electronics retailer and the still-operating grocery stores.

From darwinsdata.com

[Grogan]

Ahh, I remember hearing about those Fry's electronics stores. It sounded like a dream, we didn't have anything like that. Radio Shack, Computer City but not big emporiums like that.

It's a somewhat common name, Fry. I'm sure there are a lot of small businesses etc.