Klamath Falls, OR (February 28, 2025) – Grocery retailer WinCo Foods has officially announced plans to open a new location in Klamath Falls, OR. Based in Boise, ID, the company has steadily expanded its presence across multiple states, and now operates 141 stores with more than 21,000 employee owners. Locally, WinCo has chosen an 11.5-acre site at the corner of Shasta Way and Avalon Street for its new development. The company plans to begin construction on the development in mid-March of 2025. The new store is estimated to be 84,000 sq.ft., and once completed, is expected to create 100-120 new jobs in the region.

“Klamath Falls is a great community and we could not be more excited to have WinCo become a part of it,” said Noah Fleisher, Spokesperson for WinCo Foods.  “KCEDA and its partners have been instrumental in this process, and we appreciate all their efforts in helping make this development possible.”

Representatives from the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) expressed enthusiasm about the new store, viewing it as a positive sign of the county’s economic progress. KCEDA CEO, Randy Cox stated, “WinCo’s decision to establish a location here is indicative of our market’s growing appeal. The addition of their store will be a great asset to our community.”

KCEDA Project Manager, Andrew Stork, highlighted KCEDA and others collaboration with WinCo, expressing excitement to see the project move forward. “KCEDA has worked with WinCo leadership for a couple years and it has been a pleasure since day one. Over the course of our collaboration, we’ve gained a deeper sense as to how passionate the community is about securing a location here. It’ll be fun to see that hope come to fruition.” The economic development agency began work on the business recruitment project in 2022. Since then, KCEDA has performed a multitude of services for WinCo, providing assistance with site selection, market research, incentive packaging, and more.  According to Stork, additional partners involved with supporting the project’s advancement include the Klamath County Commissioners, Energy Trust of Oregon, and the City of Klamath Falls.