About Us

Donelan's Supermarkets was founded in 1948 in Littleton, MA by John E. Donelan. Over the next several years, Donelan's expanded in Acton, and Lincoln, MA. In 1985, John E. Donelan sold the business to his two sons John K Donelan and Joseph R Donelan.

In August 1992, Donelan's opened its fourth location in Groton, MA. In July 1994, Donelan's added a fifth location in Pepperell, MA. Donelan's opened its sixth store in Wayland, MA in the summer of 1995.

In August 1996, Donelan's relocated its Acton store from South Acton to its present location in Gould Plaza.

Through the years, Donelan's has continually updated and remodeled our stores. Our most recent remodel was completed in 2002 when Donelan's took over space formerly occupied by Newport Creamery. We completed renovated the store adding a new kitchen and cafe' as well as a new frozen food and dairy department.

We are proud of our accomplishments and of the associates who have helped make them possible. We look forward to continued quality service to our customers and success for our company.