The answer to Rami Levy: Max Stock is opening 5 new branches in Israel

The Max Stock chain published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, showing that revenue grew by approximately 13% to 379 million shekels, compared to 336 million shekels in the corresponding quarter of 2025. The revenue growth was driven by a 7% increase in same-store sales (SSS) and the opening of new branches.

Against the backdrop of increasing market competition, including the launch of the Rami Levy Stock chain, the company continues to implement its growth strategy. It currently operates 65 branches across the country, 40 of which are managed by subsidiaries and the rest by franchisees. Since the beginning of the year, it has inaugurated two new company-owned branches in Be'er Sheva and Or Akiva, and in June, another franchise branch opened in Hod HaSharon.

Looking ahead, the company plans to launch new branches at the Ad Halom junction, Gan Yavne, Bnei Brak, Ofakim, and Tirat Carmel. Additionally, the company is working to expand its existing branch in Kiryat Yam. The company has closed a franchise-operated branch at the Davidka complex in Jerusalem. Furthermore, the chain is set to close its old Be'er Sheva branch (Amot complex) at the end of August 2026, following the opening of a new branch at the Mivne complex in March 2026.

Uri Max, founder and CEO of Max Stock, stated:

"We are presenting strong results in the second quarter of 2026, with an impressive 13% growth in revenue, even though the timing of the Passover holiday this year had a positive impact on the first quarter's results, while last year the holiday timing positively influenced the second quarter."

The results reflect a continued increase in visitor volume alongside constant product mix upgrades. The company continues to work on expanding its national footprint, with plans to open 5 additional company-owned branches by the end of 2027.