Which companies can you think of that started right here in Jacksonville?
Winn-Dixie is probably the name that immediately comes to mind. That’s fair — the chain did indeed begin here, and it continues to be headquartered here to this day through its parent company, Southeastern Grocers.
But some others might surprise you. We’ve put together a quick list of five companies that you might not have known are actually from Jacksonville.
This is one that should be on-par with Winn-Dixie, but you’d be surprised to learn that some Jacksonville residents don’t know that sandwich chain Firehouse Subs originated here.
The sub spot began in 1994 with a location along San Jose Boulevard. The brand has since exploded, growing to over 900 locations around the country. They’ve been particularly aggressive with expansion in the past five years.
The company maintains its headquarters on Kori Road in Mandarin.
