AutoZone Hits 8,000 Stores Milestone as Global Expansion Accelerates
Sep 10, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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AutoZone marked its 8,000th store opening in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, reinforcing 47 years of growth. The company now operates 8,031 stores across the U.S., Mexico and Brazil. The milestone underscores ongoing store expansion and the strength of its Commercial program, though AutoZone notes it does not derive revenue from repair services.
AutoZone opens its 8,000th store in Murfreesboro, TN.
AZO now operates 8,031 stores: US 6,863; Mexico 1,001; Brazil 167.
CEO cites Trustworthy Advice and service; milestone signals ongoing expansion.
Grand opening featured Governor Bill Lee and Senator Marsha Blackburn.
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