History
On Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins — affectionately called Mr. George — opened the first Publix Food Store. And as the saying goes, “The rest is history.”
Learn more about our company history below.
Our Founder
From a small town general store to a grocery empire, he showed how putting people first could change the industry.
Our Founding Philosophy
As Publix grows, one thing remains the same. Our founder’s passion for people goes beyond the grocery aisles.
Mr. George Documentary
See the story of Mr. George and learn more about his legacy, values and founding principles. Approx. time: 1 hour
Lessons From Our Founder
Learn more about Mr. George’s lessons and philosophies, and how they continue to guide us today.
