Owners
You, too, can become an Owner of Chatham Marketplace!
Each Owner holds an equal share in an important local business.
Our Owners have made it possible for Chatham Marketplace to:
Return more than 25% of our expenses to the local Pittsboro economy.
Provide local jobs to our fellow Chatham County citizens.
Provide a retail space for local farmers and artisans to sell their goods.
The Benefits of Ownership
Of course, anyone can shop at Chatham Marketplace, but by becoming an owner you are entitled to:
Discounts
10% Discount on all Co+op Deals, everyday!
Bulk Discounts
10% Discount on pre-ordered cases.
Owner Pricing
Owners Deals and special pricing on selected products all year round.
Voting Rights
Opportunity to vote and/or run for the Board of Directors.
Leadership
Attend monthly board meetings and/or join a committee and help guide the store’s vision.
Ownership
Owning a grocery store with your friends and community.
Profit Dividends
A patronage dividend in profitable years.
Good Karma
The good karma of knowing that you are responsible for helping Chatham’s community – your friends, family, neighbors, and local businesses- to thrive, both economically and nutritionally!
Become an Owner Today!
Easy Payment Options
The cost of one (1) Ownership share is $100. This is a one-time fee for a Lifetime Ownership.
You can pay it in one lump sum, or pay $25 quarterly installments, giving you a full year to pay- your benefits begin immediately!
Ownership shares are transferable, with written permission from all involved parties.
Need assistance purchasing your ownership share?
In an effort to help our shoppers afford the benefits of being a co-op owner, we have established the Melissa Frey Family Ownership Fund, in the name of our founding board president.
We will offer 3 cost-share grants per year, making an Ownership in Chatham Marketplace only $30 (normally $100).
Hours
Open Daily
Mon - Sat: 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Ownership FAQs
Do I have to be an owner to shop?
No! Everyone is welcome to shop, eat and hang out at the co-op.
$100 seems like a lot of money…
You can also make a payment plan within the first year of ownership. Your rewards
start with the first payment. We also have a scholarship program called the Melissa
Frey Scholarship, which reduces the amount to $30. For scholarships, please reach
out to the general manager.
How does the extra 10% off Co+op Deals work?
Look for products throughout the store that have a Co+op Deals sign (or see our
Co+op Deals flyer).
- Most of our in store sales will receive the 10% discount too unless marked as “no further discounts apply”.
- When you give us your owner number, we’ll automatically take an extra 10% off the sale price.
- Your receipt will show you how much you’ve saved
Are there other benefits that owners receive?
Owners receive the following benefits:
- 10% off Co+op Deals and select in store sales
- 10% off special order cases of product (not stackable)
- A vote for the board of directors and the option to serve
- Attendance at the yearly Annual Owners Meeting
- A patronage
Why did you get rid of the 5% Thursday discount?
We want owners to have a tangible financial benefit every time they come in to shop.
- We also want owners to not have to organize their week around when to shop here.
- As an added benefit during the pandemic, this will hopefully reduce shopping concentration on Thursdays
- We think this will result in higher yearly owner discounts – meaning more owners will be able to utilize their benefits
Can I still special order cases and receive a 10% discount?
Yes! But it is not stackable on items that already get a 10% discount.
Many of our owners like to special order items when they go on sale, so we’ll be
looking to incorporate cases for popular items onto our sale displays.