Browse 49 employee-owned companies headquartered in California. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Retail
Third-largest retailer in the world operating membership warehouse clubs. Known for above-market employee wages, comprehensive benefits, and semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses.
Grocery
Community-owned cooperative grocery in Davis, California providing natural and organic foods to the university community.
Design
Worker-owned graphic design cooperative in Oakland creating print and digital materials for social justice organizations.
Construction
National technical builder and self-performing general contractor, employee-owned through broad-based equity programs. Ranked among top contractors in the US.
Agriculture
World's largest distributor of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Offers employee profit sharing and operates berry breeding programs with worker-centered practices.
Architecture
Employee-owned global architecture and design firm, the world's largest by revenue, with offices in 50+ cities.
Construction
Heavy civil contractor with union operating engineers and laborers on highway, bridge, and tunnel projects.
Food & Beverage
Mission-driven beverage company producing organic yerba mate products. Certified B Corp with employee profit-sharing, equity programs, and regenerative business model.
Technology
Worker-owned technology cooperative in Oakland developing software and hardware solutions with flat organizational structure and equal profit distribution among worker-owners.
Automotive
Japanese automaker's North American operations with profit sharing for US associates at manufacturing plants and offices.
Printing
Worker-owned cooperative printer in Berkeley, California specializing in materials for social justice movements.
Food & Beverage
Privately held fast food chain famous for above-average pay, profit sharing, and employee benefits.
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