SAVANNAH, Ga. – Earlier today, Parker’s Kitchen — a nationally acclaimed convenience store company and food service leader that’s currently celebrating its 50th anniversary — was included on the highly competitive 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in America for the ninth time.
The Inc. 5000 list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include top companies including Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia.
“We’re incredibly honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 list for the ninth time and, once again, to join the ranks of our nation’s top-performing businesses,” said Parker’s Kitchen founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker. “Convenience stores are truly where America shops. Our team works hard every day to continue to redefine the convenience store experience through continuous innovation, a people-first work environment and a deep commitment to making a transformative impact on the communities we serve.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 list recognizes businesses that are expanding their impact, creating jobs and demonstrating that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%. The companies on the Inc. 5000 list have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025 and must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit and independent. Parker’s Kitchen and the other businesses will be recognized in the Fall 2026 issue of Inc. magazine and at the Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala on Oct. 14-16 in Dallas.
Parker’s Kitchen owns and operates 110 stores across Georgia and South Carolina and is currently expanding into new markets, including Jacksonville, Fla.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Columbia, S.C. Recognized for its commitment to making a positive impact on the communities where it operates stores, the company has donated more than $30 million to a wide range of charitable causes, supporting education, reducing hunger, expanding access to healthcare and helping local veterans.
Founded in Midway, Ga., in 1976, Parker’s Kitchen employs more than 1,900 team members throughout South Carolina and Georgia and completes more than 1.2 million transactions weekly. The company was named the Convenience Store Chain of the Year by Convenience Store Decisions, which is the industry’s highest honor, and has been honored twice as a USA Today Top Workplace.
To view the complete 2026 Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit www.inc.com/inc5000.
ABOUT PARKER’S KITCHEN:
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 South Carolina and Georgia. Founded in 1976 and 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 has 650,000 members and has saved customers more than $30 million to date. Parker’s Kitchen employs more than 1,900 team members throughout Georgia and South Carolina and completes more than 1.2 million transactions weekly. Learn more: parkerskitchen.com.
ABOUT INC.:
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