Regent Market Cooperative

Ownership

The co-op was rescued by almost 1000 community members in 1998 and is member-owned, with members able to participate in governance through committees that help steer the co-op towards success.

Local Sourcing

Nearly 40 percent of the store's products are locally produced. A large majority of their beverage options come from Wisconsin breweries, with daily Madison Sourdough Bread delivery and local bakeries, plus principal local organic produce suppliers and nearby small farms.

Community Involvement

The co-op takes pride in being the 'cornerstone' of the Regent neighborhood and business district, and fully participates in the Regent Allen Business Village and is a proud member of the Dane County Buy Local Initiative.

Local Workforce

Limited direct information available on labor practices or employee tenure. Online reviews show 90% recommendation on Facebook, and the store is described as having friendly atmosphere and quality service, but specific wage or employee ownership data is not publicly available.

Revenue Retention

The co-op has survived as a member-owned neighborhood grocery store through loyal membership support, with sales of at least $28,000 weekly, suggesting revenue primarily stays local as member profits, though complete financial structure is not detailed.

Local Presence

Strong local signals dominate: named board president (Jordan Tucker), specific Madison address and local phone number, cooperative ownership structure with member meetings, neighborhood-focused tagline, and gmail address. Zero corporate signals present—no location selector, franchise language, or parent company references.