Project Feature: Market & Table Grocery Construction

Bringing an Innovative Retail Destination to Life: Coborn's Market & Table

When Coborn's set out to create a new retail concept unlike anything in its portfolio, they turned to a construction partner they have trusted for decades.

Rice Companies partnered with Coborn's to bring the new Market & Table concept to life in Plymouth, Minnesota - a 70,000 square foot destination facility that combines grocery, dining, entertainment, and community gathering space under one roof.

Rice Companies provides a walk-through tour of Gordini in this video.

Building A First Of Its Kind Concept

Market & Table represents a new direction for Coborn's. Designed to be more than a traditional grocery store, the facility was envisioned as a place where families can shop, dine, gather, and connect.

The facility includes:

A 70,000-square-foot grocery and retail facility

- 3 unique restaurants integrated within the store
- An attached liquor store
- A gas station
- Outdoor patio and entertainment space
- Community-focused gathering areas

Creating a seamless experience between multiple retail, dining, and hospitality environments required careful planning, coordination, and execution throughout the design and construction process.

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A Partnership Built on Trust

The relationship between Rice Companies and Coborn's spans nearly 50 years, providing a strong foundation for collaboration throughout the project.

Working closely with the Coborn's team, Rice Companies helped guide the project from an initial concept through construction completion. Frequent communication, transparency, and a shared commitment to project success allowed both teams to remain aligned every step of the way.

Projects of this scale require more than construction expertise—they require trusted partnerships. The long-standing relationship between the two organizations helped streamline decision-making and maintain project momentum from start to finish.

Delivering Through Minnesota's toughest season

Construction began in the spring and continued throughout the winter months. Through proactive planning, schedule management, and collaboration with trade partners, the Rice Companies team successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.

The facility's exterior combines precast stamped concrete, metal siding systems, and wood-look architectural elements to create a modern and welcoming appearance. Inside, the three restaurant concepts were carefully integrated into the overall layout, creating distinct destinations while maintaining a cohesive customer experience.

One of the project's most unique features is the outdoor patio and entertainment area, designed to encourage community engagement and extend the customer experience beyond the walls of the building.

BUILDING WHAT's NEXT

Market & Table showcases how thoughtful design, strategic planning, and strong partnerships can create spaces that do more than serve a function—they become destinations.

Rice Companies is proud to have partnered with Coborn's on this innovative project, helping deliver a facility that supports growth, enhances the customer experience, and serves as a gathering place for the Plymouth community.

As Coborn's continues to expand and evolve, Rice Companies remains committed to helping clients turn bold ideas into successful, lasting facilities.

Learn more about the Sauk Rapids location team that helped bring this innovation project to life.