Parker’s continues expansion with new opening in South Carolina
The retailer donated $5,000 to the local community during the new site’s inauguration, which expanded the its state footprint up to 32 locations.
Parker’s hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting for its first Parker’s Kitchen located in Georgetown, South Carolina.
The company’s 76th retail store offers food for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a wide range of convenience items. During the inauguration ceremony, the firm’s CEO, Greg Parker, presented a $5,000 Fueling the Community check to Georgetown County School District Superintendent Keith Price to support local teachers and students.
The bright store design features Lowcountry-inspired architecture with a modern, contemporary glass-front façade with lime-washed brick and designer lighting. The retail footprint offers an optimized interior layout to maximize efficiency for customers, with manned as well as self-check-out stations.
“At Parker’s, we are continuing our strategic transition from a convenience store company that sells food service to a food service company that offers convenience. We deeply appreciate the support from our newest customers in Georgetown,” said Parker.
Since its founding in 1976, Parker’s has grown to become a leading retailer in the U.S. with a loyalty program that includes over 300,000 members. The retailer employs more than 1,200 professionals throughout Georgia and South Carolina and completes more than 125,000 transactions daily.
