Founded in 1916, Piggly Wiggly is one of the leading self-service grocery store chains in the United States. Located in Simmesport, La., the firm operates more than 600 stores and franchised locations in 17 states across the U. S. The store offers merchandise, such as apparel, collectibles and novelties. The company also provides the retailers with services such as support, marketing programs and a line of promotional items. Piggly Wiggly, LLC, the corporate headquarter is responsible for issuing Piggly Wiggly franchises to qualified independent grocery retailers. Piggly Wiggly, LLC is an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., ranked as the 10th largest privately held company in the nation by Forbes magazine in 2010.