SAVANNAH, Ga. – Parker’s Kitchen – a nationally acclaimed convenience and food service company – recently earned four awards recognizing the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate philanthropy, food service technology and community impact.
“At Parker’s Kitchen, we believe in giving back to the communities where we do business and exceeding customer expectations, so being recognized by our peers and our customers is truly humbling,” said Parker’s Kitchen founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker. “These recent awards serve as a powerful testament to the impressive efforts of Parker’s Kitchen team members as well as our company-wide commitment to make a transformative impact on the communities we serve every day.”
Recent awards presented to Parker’s Kitchen include:
2025 Champion Award – goBeyondProfit
Nominated and selected by Georgia business leaders for its unwavering commitment to philanthropy, Parker’s Kitchen was recently named the winner of goBeyondProfit’s 2025 Champion Award. The award highlights the company’s remarkable corporate generosity throughout the state of Georgia, including providing funding for Parker’s House: A Home for Women in Savannah, the first and only shelter solely dedicated to unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness along the I-95 corridor from Florida to South Carolina, and the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. Founded by Jackson Healthcare Chairman and CEO Richard L. Jackson and President Shane Jackson, goBeyondProfit is a statewide alliance of more than 900 business leaders committed to corporate generosity and improving people’s lives. Previous Champion Award winners include Aflac, Chick-Fil-A, Cox Enterprises, Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and Gas South.
Gold Medal for Best Use of Technology in Foodservice Operations – Convenience Store News
Parker’s Kitchen recently won the Gold Medal for “Best Use of Technology in Foodservice Operations” in the Convenience Store News Foodservice Innovators Awards program, which recognizes best-in-class convenience foodservice retailers. Parker’s Kitchen was recognized for its made-from-scratch, Southern-style food, electronic kiosk ordering system and AI-enabled Smart Kitchens. This year, the Foodservice Innovators Awards winners were selected based on nominations received from readers of Convenience Store News. Parker’s Kitchen will be honored at the 2025 Convenience Foodservice Exchange event on May 8-9, 2025 in Denver.
Gulfstream Community Involvement Award – Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
Parker’s Kitchen was honored at the 2024/2025 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Business Awards with the Gulfstream Community Involvement Award, which is the top award for philanthropy and community service. This prestigious award recognizes a local company with a deep commitment to giving back to the Savannah community. To date, Parker’s Kitchen has contributed more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations across Georgia and South Carolina, helping to support education, reduce hunger, expand access to healthcare and assist injured local veterans. Since launching the Fueling the Community program in 2011, Parker’s Kitchen has donated more than $2.5 million to public and private schools across the company’s corporate footprint.
Business Impact Award – Richmond Hill, Georgia
On March 4, Richmond Hill, Ga. Mayor Russ Carpenter and the Richmond Hill City Council presented the Business Impact Award to Greg Parker, Parker’s Kitchen founder and Executive Chairman, in recognition of the company’s ongoing efforts to “boost the local economy” and “enhance the quality of life” in Richmond Hill, Ga. “This award is more than just recognition – it is a tribute to those who make a real difference in our city,” said Mayor Carpenter. “Under Greg’s leadership, Parker’s has grown and has become more than just a convenience store. It’s a true community partner. Whether it’s supporting education, restoring a beloved local landmark like the Richmond Hill lettuce mural or simply creating a welcoming space where residents can gather over hot meals, Parker’s Kitchen continues to make a lasting difference.”
Parker’s Kitchen is currently in the middle of an ambitious expansion and plans to expand into new markets including Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Columbia, S.C. The company employs nearly 1,800 team members throughout Georgia and South Carolina and completes more than a million transactions weekly. Parker’s Kitchen was named the Convenience Store Chain of the Year by Convenience Store Decisions, which is the industry’s highest honor, and has been honored by Food and Wine as one of America’s Best Convenience Stores and by Convenience Store News as the Convenience Foodservice Leader of the Year. Since its founding in Midway, Ga., in 1976, Parker’s Kitchen has become a nationally acclaimed company and was honored as a USA TODAY Top Workplace in 2024.
ABOUT PARKER’S KITCHEN:
Honored by USA TODAY as a Top Workplace, Parker’s Kitchen is strategically redefining the nation’s convenience store industry, offering customers high-quality products, freshly prepared food and superior customer service at retail stores throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Proudly headquartered in Savannah, Ga., Parker’s Kitchen has a commitment to exceeding customer expectations and has repeatedly been recognized as one of the nation’s leading convenience store and foodservice companies. The company serves world-famous hand-breaded Southern Fried Chicken Tenders as well as made-from-scratch mac ‘n’ cheese, a breakfast bar and daily specials. The popular Parker’s Rewards loyalty program, which includes more than 300,000 members, has saved customers more than $15 million to date. Featured on Inc. 5000’s list of the fastest growing companies in America seven times and honored as the Convenience Store Decisions Chain of the Year, Parker’s Kitchen employs nearly 1,800 team members and completes more than one million transactions weekly. Learn more: parkerskitchen.com.
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