Brookshires Grocery was founded in 1928 by Wood and Louise Brookshire in downtown Tyler, Texas.
In October 2019, Brookshire grocery continued to grow by acquiring three Cranford Supermarkets.
In November 2019, the company opened their first in-store kiosk featuring freshly baked pizzas from Pizza Hut.
In September 2020, the company extended their hourly appreciation pay to workers who continued to work despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Brookshires Grocery continues to expand, as well as remain a family owned business. Headquarters are still located in Tyler, Texas.