Our Purpose
We’re a purpose-driven company that
aims to set the standards of excellence
for food retailers
CEO
John Mackey
Founders
John Mackey, Rene Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller and Mark Skiles
First Store
Austin, Texas, opened Sept. 20,1980, with a staff of 19 team members
Headquarters
550 Bowie St. Austin, TX 78703 (above flagship store at 525 N. Lamar Blvd.)
Our stores
505
U.S. stores
14
Canada stores
7
U.K. stores
105,000+
Team members
12
Regions
Store Brand Products
Led by the 365 Everyday Value® brand, exclusive brands generated approximately $2.3 billion in sales in fiscal year 2016 and currently features approximately 5,300 SKUs. Approximately 55 percent of Whole Foods Market’s exclusive brand offerings are either certified organic or “Non-GMO Project Verified.” Other exclusive brands include, but are not limited to, Allegro Coffee, Whole Foods Market, Whole Paws, and Engine 2 Plant-Strong.
History & Timeline
- 1980
- 1981
- 1984
- 1985
1980
Safer Way Natural Foods and Clarksville Natural Grocery join to open Whole Foods Market on Sept. 20, with a staff of only 19.
1981
Flash-flooding severely damages the original store, which reopens in only 28 days thanks to the pitch-in efforts of Team Members, family members and community members.
