Sprouts Farmers Market
Reader score: 84
Location: Ariz., Calif., Colo., Nev., N.M., Okla., Texas, Utah, Kans.
Year founded: 2001
A newcomer to the list this year, the chain specializes in fresh and whole-grain foods. With more than 170 stores and 1,400 team members, the chain has announced plans to go public in April 2014.
