Jr. Food Stores

Not to be confused with Jr. Food Mart.

1961-1986	1986-1994	1992-1995

1961–1986

Storefront.

Print version.

Version used on branded items like salt, etc.

Designer:  Jimmy Purvis (face) JT Duncan Jr

Typography:  Unknown

Launched:  May 1961

One former location in Marion, Alabama, which opened in 1974 and sold in 1990 before the chain's bankruptcy, retains this signage.

1986–1994

Sign variant with "Food & Gas" subtitle.

Print version.

Version used on neon window signs.

Designer:  Paul Brent

Typography:  Advertisers Gothic

Launched:  January 1986

In late 1985, both the Sunshine and Jr. brand identities were revamped for the modern era by local artist Paul Brent, husband of then-CEO Lana Jane Lewis-Brent.

1992-1995

This logo could be seen in advertisements as early as November 1992, though it normally appeared in print alongside the 1986 logo. Jr. Food Stores was acquired in July 1995 by E-Z Serve Stores, and all locations involved in the sale were converted to that name.