[5] In January 2009, Rouses opened a newly constructed store in Youngsville, Louisiana, a community in the Lafayette area.

This location was the first in the Acadiana region for the chain, its westernmost store, and the biggest grand opening event in company history.

[6] In 2011, Rouses opened a 40,000-square-foot full service grocery store in the Central Business District of New Orleans, ending 45 years without.

[7] In 2013, Rouses expanded into Alabama by taking ownership of six Belle Foods stores in the Mobile area.

[9] In 2016, Rouses acquired LeBlanc's Food Stores, expanding its presence in the metro Baton Rouge area with 9 additional locations.