Store manager Micum McIntire holds bonus checks for employees at Market Basket in Biddeford on the day that Arthur T. Demoulas officially became the owner of the food store chain.

Store manager Micum McIntire takes a photograph with a customer at the Market Basket in Biddeford on Friday. McIntire said friendly interactions between employees and customers is part of what sets Market Basket apart from its competitors.

Robert O'Connor of Berwick helps a customer in the meat department at Market Basket on the day that Arthur T. Demoulas officially became the owner of the chain. O'Connor, who has worked for the company for 33 years, said employees received bonus checks that "were above and beyond" what they usually receive.

Jacob Braker of Lyman collects shopping carts at the Market Basket in Biddeford on Friday. This week, 25,000 Market Basket workers got bonus checks totaling $49 million.

Nissa Norris of Biddeford helps a customer at Market Basket on Friday, the day that Arthur T. Demoulas completed his buyout of the chain.

Store manager Micum McIntire delivers a message to shoppers at the Market Basket in Biddeford on Friday, the day that Arthur T. Demoulas officially became the owner of the supermarket chain.