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How did Publix get its name?

Updated: 10/6/2023
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The name Publix, as in Publix Super Markets, comes from the old movie theater chain called Paramount-Publix. Founder George Jenkins had always liked the name of the movie theater chain, so he borrowed the "Publix" from it after the chain had closed down.

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It was the name of a movie theater in Florida and Mr. George Jenkins the founder of Publix liked it so he used it

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