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ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange Mayor Carolyn V. Cavecche today joined Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market in opening the city's second store, located at Tustin and Chapman, the grocer's 73rd store and 8th in Orange County.

At today's event Fresh & Easy also announced three new store locations in Orange County:

-- Harbor & Edinger, Fountain Valley
-- Ball Road & Walker Street, Cypress
-- Plano Trabuco Road & Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita

Local dignitaries were joined by dozens of neighbors for the grand opening celebration and representatives from Serenity Center for Change were presented with a donation to support their efforts in the neighborhood. The center was selected by the store staff from neighborhood nominations made through Fresh & Easy's web site (http://www.freshandeasy.com/goodneighbor).

"We are proud to offer our customers in Orange the same high-quality food at exceptional prices that have become a hit all across Southern California, Nevada and Arizona," said Fresh & Easy CEO Tim Mason. "We look forward to opening even more stores, and bringing even more good paying jobs to the Orange County area."

About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh & Easy markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. In addition to fresh, prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at everyday low prices.

Each store employs approximately 20 to 30 people. All Fresh & Easy employees are given the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, which entitles them to comprehensive and affordable healthcare. Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California, with similarly competitive salaries in other states, and offer a quarterly bonus of up to 10% and a 401(K) with company match.

More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at http://www.freshandeasy.com/.