Lance and Kristin Davis, owners of Honey’s Marketplace in Kanab, Utah, are excited to announce their upcoming acquisition of Joe’s Main Street Market in Panguitch, Utah. The Davis family, well-established in the grocery business, purchased Honey’s Marketplace in 2021 and are now expanding their operations with this new venture.
Lance and Kristin Davis recently purchased Joe’s Main Street Market in Panguitch. Photo courtesy of Lance Davis.
Davis brings valuable experience to this acquisition, having previously served as store director of Honey’s Marketplace for five years before becoming an owner.
“This is something we have been thinking about for a long time, and we are excited about the new adventure,” said Davis. “We hope to continue providing great service and maintain the high standards that Joe and Nannette have worked so hard to build over the years.”
Joe and Nan both expressed gratitude to the community, “We would like to thank the community for their support of Joe’s Main St., Market over the last 22 years. We appreciate the friendships we’ve built and will always cherish the memories made with our employees and guests over the years. We are excited to officially retire and find out what that means. We are excited for Lance and Kristen Davis as they take over the business - they will do a wonderful job and will be a great asset to the community.”
Joe and Nannette Nay have operated the store for 49 years, and now, after 22 years of ownership and dedicated service to the Panguitch community, they are passing the torch. The Nays have built a strong reputation, and the Davis family plans to honor that legacy while gradually making improvements to the store. There are no immediate plans to change staffing, management, or customer experience, ensuring a smooth transition for employees and customers alike.
The store will remain open and operate as usual throughout the ownership transition, which is expected to be completed in the coming months. In the long term, Lance and Kristin plan to make improvements to their business as they strive to meet the growing needs of the community. As Lance and Kristin look to the future, they are excited about the opportunities Southern Utah presents.
“We see great potential here, and we are eager to continue growing our business in this beautiful region full of great people,” said Kristin Davis.
Lance and Kristin Davis are experienced grocery store owners dedicated to serving communities across southern Utah. Lance, a former store director with over five years of leadership experience, and Kristin bring a shared passion for providing excellent service to their customers. Since taking ownership of Honey’s Marketplace in Kanab, they have successfully upheld the store’s longstanding traditions while looking for opportunities to grow and improve. Their acquisition of Joe’s Main Street Market in Panguitch marks the next chapter in their journey, as they continue to invest in their community and serve the needs of local shoppers.
