The laconic yet bright Publix logo depicts a stylized white letter “P” on a solid green background. Apart from the name of the grocery store chain, the letter also represents a ring road and parking around the stores of the brand.

Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, Publix is a private corporation that is wholly owned by present and past employees and members of the Jenkins family.

Publix Food Store George opened was in downtown Winter Haven, Florida. The idea for the name came from a chain of theaters Mr. George was fond of. He liked the name, so he decided to open his own store with the corporate name Publix Food Stores, Inc.

Is Publix owned by Kroger? Though I'm sure Kroger would love to take ownership of it, and expand their vast grocery empire, Publix is actually an employee owned and operated store, with no intention of selling to Kroger. They remain two separate entities, living to battle each other…