Parker’s Kitchen CEO reflects on 50 years of business | Parker’s at 50

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A single gas station off I-95 helped launch what would become one of the region’s most recognizable convenience store brands.The first episode of Parker’s at 50, a new WTOC+ series, looks back at the early days of Parker’s Kitchen as the company celebrates half a century of business. The episode features founder and CEO Greg Parker, who shared how the company got its start and grew from a single store into the regional brand known today.

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Parker said the idea began in 1975 with his father, an Amoco distributor who saw potential along the newly opened I-95 corridor. Parker decided to capitalize on the opportunity by opening his first store in Midway.At just 21 years old, Parker was planning to attend law school. Instead, he found himself running the new business.“I was driven by fear of failure,” Parker said, adding that he faced many early challenges and barriers. Over time, as he gained confidence, that first store turned into a second - then a third and beyond.Th