who owns publix

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is a privately owned American supermarket chain that is primarily owned by its employees and members of the Jenkins family. The company was founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, and it operates as an employee-owned corporation, with present and past employees holding the majority ownership. Employees own about 80% of the company, while the Jenkins family owns the remaining approximately 20%. Publix stock is not publicly traded and can only be purchased by eligible active associates and members of the board during designated offering periods. This unique ownership structure makes Publix the largest employee-owned company in the United States