Whole Foods to open new concept near the Heights

Our Chron 100 series focused on one of Houston's largest conflicts: Groceries. We've compiled a list of the largest markets in our area, ranked by the number of locations.



Source: Houston Chronicle survey

Our Chron 100 series focused on one of Houston's largest conflicts: Groceries. We've compiled a list of the largest markets in our area, ranked by the number of locations.



Source: Houston Chronicle survey Photo: Thomas B. Shea, Freelance Photo: Thomas B. Shea, Freelance Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close Whole Foods to open new concept near the Heights 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

Austin-based Whole Foods plans to open one of its new concept stores — 365 by Whole Foods Market — at the northeast corner of Yale and Loop 610 near the popular Garden Oaks/greater Heights neighborhoods.

Whole Foods will lease space for the new concept — the first of its kind in Texas — in a new project to be developed by Houston-based Fidelis Realty Partners called Yale Marketplace.

The 365 store offers a more value-oriented mix of products.

A Fidelis partnership bought the 4-acre parcel last month. The property houses Neff Rental, a construction equipment rental operation.

"We are really excited about the progress we have made with securing real estate in markets where there is high demand for both quality food and value in a convenient format," Jeff Turnas, president of 365 by Whole Foods Market, said in a statement. "Yale Marketplace in Houston, Texas is an ideal location to bring a fresh new shopping experience that draws from Whole Foods Market stores' best innovations and gives them a new expression both in terms of the look and feel of the store and product assortment."