Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain; it is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. Wegmans has 106 stores in the mid-Atlantic and New England regions, in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1916 in Rochester, New York, and is still family-owned and operated. Wegmans is known for its high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and employee-friendly policies. Wegmans has been named one of the best companies to work for by Fortune magazine for 23 consecutive years.