Super Jams Expands 24-Hour Grocery Stores in Indy
The local grocer is adding three new locations in Indianapolis to provide 24-hour fresh food access to neighborhood residents.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Local Shops
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Super Jams, a grocery retailer operating 24-hour locations in Indianapolis, is expanding its footprint with three new stores planned across the city. The chain currently serves neighborhoods from its existing sites on South Warman Avenue and West 16th Street.
Why it matters
The chain provides late-night grocery access for residents with non-traditional work schedules while bringing fresh produce and meat options to underserved neighborhoods. Founder Paul Kumar funds these construction projects using cash flow from established locations and direct imports of equipment.
The retailer operates a 5,500-square-foot store at 401 S. Warman Ave. and a 10,000-square-foot facility at 2802 W. 16th St. Upcoming expansions include a 7,000-square-foot site on West Washington and a 7,500-square-foot location at West 10th and Martin Luther King Junior streets.
The players
Super Jams
A growing 24-hour grocery retailer focused on providing fresh food options and amenities like arcades and EV charging to underserved Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Paul Kumar
The founder of Super Jams who oversees the expansion strategy and manages construction costs through direct sourcing of store equipment.
The details
Super Jams utilizes a cost-reduction strategy that involves importing shelving and coolers directly from China to manage construction expenses. The 16th Street location features a diversified footprint including an electric vehicle charging station, a bakery, a restaurant, and arcade games. This model serves a customer base that is 70% Hispanic at the 16th Street location, tailoring offerings to local demographic needs.
Timeline
The Warman Ave. store opened in 2023.
The 16th St. store opened in June 2025.
A 7,000-square-foot store at 5449 West Washington is expected to open in December 2026.
The Home Front
The expansion of Super Jams follows the broader urban trend of independent retailers aiming to provide essential food access in areas categorized as food deserts. These 24-hour operations respond to the growing demand for flexible, round-the-clock grocery services in dense neighborhoods.
Residents in the West Washington area should look for the new 7,000-square-foot grocery location scheduled for completion in December 2026. Keep an eye on local neighborhood development updates if you live near the West 10th and Martin Luther King Junior corridor for future project announcements.
The takeaway
Super Jams is scaling its neighborhood-focused grocery model to support flexible work schedules and local food access across Indianapolis. Residents can track the company's growth to see if a 24-hour grocery and amenity hub is coming to their specific neighborhood in the next 18 months.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Indystar.
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