Wegmans
The exterior of a typical Wegmans, pictured in 2018 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Store #135). | |
| Formerly | Rochester Fruit and Vegetable Company (1916–1930) |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Retail (Grocery) |
| Founded | January 30, 1916 in Rochester, New York, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Number of locations | 114 (2026) |
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| Products | Bakery, delicatessen, dairy, grocery, frozen foods, organic foods, bulk foods, meat, produce, seafood, wine, beer, spirits, floral products, pet supplies, general merchandise, prepared foods, coffee |
| Services | Pharmacy, Catering, Coffee Shop, Restaurants |
| Revenue | $11.2 billion (2020) |
| Owner | Wegman Enterprises, Inc. |
Number of employees | 54,000+ (2026) |
| Website | wegmans |
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain. As of early 2026, Wegmans has 114 stores in nine states (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, Connecticut, and Delaware) and the District of Columbia.
It is headquartered in Gates, New York, but was founded on January 30, 1916, in Rochester, New York. Wegmans has appeared on Fortune's annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the list first appeared in 1998. The company has been listed among the top four on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since 2016, but as of 2022, the company has been listed among the top six.
The largest Wegmans store is located in DeWitt, New York, and measures about 160,000 sq ft (15,000 m2). Wegmans' smallest store is located in East Rochester, New York, on Fairport Road, measuring 53,000 sq ft (4,900 m2).