We’re a purpose-driven company that
aims to set the standards of excellence
for food retailers.

Read our 2023 Impact Update here.

Our stores

523
U.S. stores

14
Canada stores

6
U.K. stores

105,000+
Team members

 6
Regions

CEO

Jason Buechel

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.)

Product Recalls

Get up-to-date information regarding class 1 recalls that affect our U.S. stores.
See the recalls 

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