<P> Publix Super Markets , Inc. , commonly known as Publix , is an employee - owned , American supermarket chain headquartered in Lakeland , Florida . Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins , Publix is a private corporation that is wholly owned by present and past employees . It is considered the largest employee - owned company in the world . Publix operates throughout the Southeastern United States , with locations in Florida ( 785 ) , Georgia ( 186 ) , Alabama ( 68 ) , South Carolina ( 58 ) , Tennessee ( 42 ) , North Carolina ( 35 ) , and Virginia ( 8 ) . </P>
<P> Publix Super Markets , Inc. , commonly known as Publix , is an employee - owned , American supermarket chain headquartered in Lakeland , Florida . Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins , Publix is a private corporation that is wholly owned by present and past employees . It is considered the largest employee - owned company in the world . Publix operates throughout the Southeastern United States , with locations in Florida ( 785 ) , Georgia ( 186 ) , Alabama ( 68 ) , South Carolina ( 58 ) , Tennessee ( 42 ) , North Carolina ( 35 ) , and Virginia ( 8 ) . </P>
how many publix stores are in north carolina
how many publix stores are in north carolina
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