Founded in 1980 as one small store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Marketᆴ is now the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, with nearly 200 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. To date Whole Foods Market remains uniquely mission driven: We're highly selective about what we sell, dedicated to stringent Quality Standards, and committed to sustainable agriculture. We believe in a virtuous circle entwining the food chain, human beings and Mother Earth: each is reliant upon the others through a beautiful and delicate symbiosis. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.