K-VA-T Food Stores Inc

K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., operating under the Food City brand, is a privately held, family-owned supermarket chain headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia. Established in 1955 by Jack C. Smith and his family, the company has grown significantly over the decades. It now encompasses 158 retail outlets across five states: Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Alabama.

Food City offers a comprehensive range of products and services to meet diverse customer needs. Their supermarkets feature fresh produce, dairy, deli items, meats, seafood, and various grocery products. Many locations also include in-store pharmacies, fuel stations, and convenience stores under the Gas'N Go branding.

Additionally, Food City operates Super Dollar Food Centers, limited-assortment grocery stores, and Food City Wine & Spirits liquor stores.

The company is committed to supporting local communities by sourcing a significant portion of its produce from regional farms. This initiative provides customers with fresh, locally grown products and bolsters the local economy.

In recent years, Food City has expanded offerings to include in-store Starbucks locations, enhancing the shopping experience for customers seeking quality coffee and related beverages. As of April 2024, the company operates 60 Starbucks in-store locations.

The company's dedication to community involvement is evident through initiatives like the Mission: ABLE campaign, supporting the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Since 2011, Food City has collaborated with NASCAR legend Richard Petty to raise over $1.26 million for this cause, benefiting local veterans within the region.

Retail Outlets and Locations

Food City operates 153 retail outlets, consisting of:

• 132 Food City stores
• 6 Super Dollar Food Centers
• 4 Wine & Spirits stores
• 5 Fresh n' Lows
• 1 Cooke's Food Store and Pharmacy
• 5 convenience stores

These stores span across five states with the following distribution:

• Tennessee: 98 locations
• Virginia: 28 locations
• Kentucky: 18 locations
• Georgia: 10 locations
• Alabama: 4 locations

Corporate Headquarters

The corporate headquarters are located in Abingdon, Virginia. Additional key locations include:

• Knoxville, TN, USA
• Chattanooga, TN, USA
• Huntsville, AL, USA