<human>:  Why is the company called Publix Supermarkets called Publix?
<bot>: The name Publix comes from the Latin word <unk>pubicus’, meaning ‘public’. The Publix chain was founded in 1930 by George Jenkins, a former grocery store owner, who wanted to sell food at a lower price than his competitors. In the early days, the company had a reputation for low prices, but in the 1950s, the company expanded its offerings to include other products, such as cosmetics and furniture.