Why does atwater food 4 less is open 24hrs and the one in merced is open til midnight then closes

Generally, if a Food 4 Less is not open 24 hours it's for the safety of their Associates.

Safety issue

I don't know. Asked them.

I think its Because food max across the street is 24 hrs.

Theres alot of crime in that particullar area and im not too sure but i was told it was robbed so its no longer 24hours