Fast Facts

Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet.

    Whole Foods Market at a Glance

    - 532 U.S. stores
    - 12 Canada stores
    - 6 U.K. stores
    - 105,000+ team members
    - 6 operational areas

    CEO
    Jason Buechel opens in a new tab

    Headquarters
    550 Bowie St. Austin, TX 78703 (above flagship store at 525 N. Lamar Blvd.)

    First Store
    Opened Sept. 20,1980, in Austin, Texas, with a staff of 19 team members

    Founders
    John Mackey, Rene Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles

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