Kroger signs termination agreement: Lake County statement

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2025) – Kroger has signed a termination agreement with Lake County. Under the agreement, the company must reimburse the County $460,714.53 by Dec. 31, 2025, representing incentive and impact fee rebates received for tax years 2022–2024. Kroger will also forgo its 2025 incentive and rebate payments.

Kroger recently announced it will close its Groveland distribution facility on Feb. 1, 2026, eliminating more than 900 jobs. Because the company will not meet its 10-year operating commitment that began in 2022, the County initiated the termination agreement.

Once the funds are returned, the Board of County Commissioners will determine how they will be used.

Ocado, which also operates at the Groveland facility and has received an economic development incentive, is currently reviewing a termination agreement.

Lake County has no further comment at this time.