Parker’s Kitchen – an award-winning convenience, food service, fuel and technology leader with locations across coastal Georgia and South Carolina – has been named the 2019 Southeast Retailer of the Year by The Shelby Report, a leading publication for America’s food and grocery industry.
 
The Shelby Report celebrates “this progressive foodservice/convenience retailer that, at the same time, keeps its eye on the basics – customer service, excellent product and giving back to its communities.” The article offers an in-depth look at the strategies that have guided the company’s success over the years and includes profiles of founder and CEO Greg Parker, President Jeff Bush and Chief Innovation Officer Eric Jones.
 
“We’re incredibly honored by this award and by the fact that The Shelby Report has recognized the innovative work that’s going on behind the scenes at Parker’s Kitchen, from technology to foodservice, to ensure the freshest food and the ultimate in customer service,” said Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker. “At Parker’s, we’re committed to meeting the changing needs of our customers and to raising the bar for the convenience store industry.”
 
Parker’s Kitchen, the food-centric brand under the Parker’s umbrella, serves world-famous hand-breaded Southern Fried Chicken Tenders as well as pork chops, bone-in chicken, mac ‘n’ cheese, potato logs and daily specials. Customers appreciate the selection of freshly prepared, Southern-inspired food at Parker’s Kitchen as well as expanded foodservice hours.
 
In 2019, the company was honored by Food and Wine as one of America’s Best Convenience Stores, earning accolades for its Southern-inspired menu, all of which is prepared fresh on-site.
In 2018, Convenience Store News recognized Parker’s as the Convenience Foodservice Leader of the Year. The company has also been recognized by USA Today for its impressive food selection and has earned raves as a top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor.