6. Safeway
Reader Score: 71 out of 100
Year founded: 1915
Locations: Western and Central U.S.
What you need to know: This well-known store took no honors for its checkout speed: Readers gave it a “poor” ranking for that, as well as for its prices for organic selections. By contrast, the store performed well in the courtesy and variety areas. The chain, by the way, has a loyalty program that helps shoppers build rewards toward gas purchases at affiliated gas stations.
