Benefits of Ownership
Ownership gives you a vote and through it, a voice in the direction and development of Wasatch Cooperative Market. ​
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Members also enjoy an annual dividend (pending store success), member discounts, access to special programs and information through a member website log-in account, monthly updates on co-op progress, events, store specials, and more.
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Most importantly, you become part of the support system for a true community-building project.
The store you are helping to open...
Sells products that comes from fair, humane and sustainable sources
Welcomes celebrates, and listens to every customer
Gives you control of the store through a voice in product selection
Improves the quality and quantity of local products
Provides annual dividends based on patronage of the Co-op
Guarantees a trusted source of health and nutrition information
Supports farmers through fair trade practices
Is governed by an elected Board of Directors
Provides a reliable source of organic and non-GMO foods
Your Ownership Impact
Because it is OUR store, collective ownership creates the Co-op. Growth in the number of owners allows development to continue. Our goal is to have 2,000 member owners by time we open our doors!
The dollars you invest as an owner build our community and help fund the start-up process. The more owner-based capital Wasatch Food Co-op has, the less we’ll need to borrow and the sooner owners can receive patronage refunds.
If you're already an owner, learn how you can further invest to support the long-term success of the Co-op!
Disclosure Statement
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The member owned unit you purchase is not expected to appreciate in value, nor will a dividend or other return be paid on it. Consequently, the member-owner unit is not a security under the law. Further your voting privileges depend on your patronage of the Co-op. If you do not patronize the Co-op your voting privileges may be canceled by action of the Board of Directors. Proceeds from the purchase of member-owner units will be used to pay for operating the Co-op. The Co-op is under no obligation to redeem our member-owner unit unless the Co-op dissolves. If dissolution occurs the Co-op may be unable to redeem your member owner unit. At no time during the development of the store, or 18 months after opening the market is your unit or any portion thereof redeemable. Following this time period your member owner unit will be redeemable when the Co-op has available capital or when redemption of your member-owner unit will not financially endanger the co-op. If redemption occurs, the current value of your member-owner unit may be established by the Board of Directors at the tie of redemption.