Buehler's Fresh Foods is a regional grocery store chain headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. The company, formerly owned by the Buehler family, became an ESOP - employee stock ownership program - in October 2017. Buehler's Fresh Foods has 13 locations in northeast Ohio in Ashland, Coshocton, Dover, Medina, New Philadelphia, Orrville, Wadsworth, Massillon, Canton, Portage Lakes, and Wooster. The company employs 2,100 people. Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. (Ed) Buehler and his wife, Helen. After opening their first store in New Philadelphia, the Buehler family moved the business to Wooster in 1932. By 2017 the company, under the guidance of the Buehler's family, had grown to 13 stores. Today, Buehler's is known for providing fresh produce and bakery goods, meat departments with skilled butchers and excellent ready-to-go prepared foods. Their catering department excels at providing high quality food for casual, business and elegant events. Plus, many store locations have in-house restaurants.