George's

George's

Family-owned chicken producer and distributor

Overview

George’s Inc. is a family-owned poultry producer and supplier that handles chicken from farm to table. It works with more than 350 independent farmers and a large team to raise, process, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken for retail and foodservice markets across Arkansas, Missouri, and Virginia, with national distribution. The company combines farming, processing, and distribution in its operations, offering a wide range of chicken products and formats to meet different customer needs. What sets George’s apart is its long four-generation family ownership, its integrated supply chain, and its commitment to family values, steady growth, and acquisitions that expand capabilities while staying rooted in the community. The company’s goal is to feed a world of possibilities by providing quality chicken products locally, regionally, and nationwide, supported by strong community relations and consistent service.

About George's

Simplify's Rating
Why George's is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Springdale, Arkansas

Founded

1920

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What believers are saying

  • George’s completed Ozark Mountain Poultry integration, lifting headcount above 7,000 by 2026.
  • The OMP deal expands affordable antibiotic-free chicken offerings across more customer segments.
  • George’s settled with Oklahoma in January 2026, reducing one major litigation overhang immediately.

What critics are saying

  • Oklahoma’s January 2026 settlement cost George’s $5 million and seven years of monitoring.
  • DOJ wage-fixing claims still force a $5.8 million restitution deal and seven-year compliance oversight.
  • Caryville’s 2022 plant closure shows George’s shed capacity, and reopened sites now need competitors.

What makes George's unique

  • George’s controls eight production facilities across four states after the OMP acquisition.
  • The company sells antibiotic-free and non-GMO poultry products through retail, foodservice, and industrial channels.
  • Fourth-generation George family leadership gives George’s unusually stable ownership and execution continuity.

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Company News

Prepare For Change
Jul 13th, 2022
George's Inc. closed offices in Tennessee, United States on Jun 23rd 22'.

6/23/22 George’s Inc.: Poultry and Prepared Foods announced it will close one of its food processing plants in Campbell County, Tennessee But the string of fires that continue to damage manufacturing plants across the United States appears to be a deliberate effort to sabotage food processing operations.

Village of Campbell
Jul 1st, 2022
George's Inc. closes offices in Caryville

George's Inc. announced it would be closing its Caryville food processing plant, WVLT-TV reported.

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