Kaival Patel, the new manager at John's Friendly Market in Haddon Heights. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
John’s Friendly Market Passes to New Owners
New manager Kaival Patel took over the shop on Monday after his family purchased it from the daughters of its namesake, John Johnson. Patel says he plans to keep things the same, and make small improvements over time.
Company President Skeeter Heritage, Jr. says his business hopes to finalize a deal for the building at 668 Haddon Avenue by month’s end. If it is realized, Collingswood would become the sixth Camden County location for the Thorofare-headquartered brand.
The first New Jersey location from Alexandra and Jacob Cohen opens its doors five years after the couple developed the recipes behind it in their Lower Merion home.