Brookshire Brothers and its family of brands operate more than 110 locations across Texas and Louisiana. Brothers Austin and Tom Brookshire opened the first store in Lufkin, Texas on September 21, 1921.Headquartered in the East Texas town of Lufkin, Brookshire Brothers' assets today include a family of more than 110 retail outlets incorporating grocery stores and convenience stores, as well as free standing pharmacy, tobacco, and gasoline locations.Brookshire Brothers Company is now owned entirely by its 5,600 employees; Brookshire's Food and Pharmacy has stayed in the family.