ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Great Place To Work and Fortune media have recognized Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026.
This is Wegmans 29th year being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 5th place. Earning a spot means that Wegmans is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
The 100 Best Companies to Work For list honors companies that build a high-trust workplace environment, measured through Great Place To Work’s proprietary survey platform. Confidential feedback from more than 1.3 million employees in the U.S. is matched against HR data from participating companies. Only companies with consistently high survey responses across the 60 statements that comprise the Trust Index™ Survey earn placement on this exclusive list.
“We are incredibly honored to once again be recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For,” said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets. “Our people continue to bring our values to life in ways that create a true sense of belonging—where everyone is respected, supported, and appreciated for who they are. We’ve always believed that the best way to serve our customers is by first being a great place to work, and year after year we hear from our communities that Wegmans feels like a happy, welcoming place. We couldn’t be more proud of our employees for the passion and care they bring every day.”
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list is more than an award. It’s data-backed proof of the health and vitality of an organization. Companies that make the list have consistently outperformed the stock market over 28 years of cumulative returns.
Eligible companies must be Great Place to Work Certified™ and have 1,000 or more U.S. employees. Winners are assessed on their ability to create a great employee experience that cuts across job level, business unit, demographic group, or geographic location.
“Trust in the organization is a leading indicator of business performance,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “When employees trust their leaders, they are more willing to give extra effort, embrace innovation like new AI tools, and deliver a better experience to customers.”
The result is the Great Place To Work Effect, where companies can see how leadership behaviors drive measurable changes in their financial performance.
“The companies on this list know that trust is a competitive edge — one that can’t be stolen or mimicked by competitors or replaced by machines,” Bush says. “In the face of market uncertainty, the data proves that high-trust workplaces see faster growth and higher returns.”
"Fortune is proud to collaborate with Great Place To Work for the 29th year to recognize the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Amid a fast-evolving workplace landscape, employees said these organizations continue to set the standard for cultures built on trust, innovation, and care for their people. Congratulations to all who earned a place on this year’s list,” says Alyson Shontell, Fortune editor in chief and chief content officer.
Celebration at Wegmans Stores
Customers and employees will celebrate the honor on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. when mini cupcakes will be served at every Wegmans store. For customers who prefer a healthy option instead of mini cupcakes, Clementine tangerines will be available.
In 2025, Wegmans also ranked as a Best Workplace for Parents, Best Workplace for Women, and was ranked #1 on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail list. In addition, they were named to the PEOPLE Companies That Care list.
