Who owns Walkers?
Walkers is owned by PepsiCo (the United States, NASDAQ: PEP), which has owned the brand since 1989.[1] Walkers was founded in 1948 in Leicester and was independent until 1989.
Key facts
- Current owner
- PepsiCo, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1948–1989)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Purchase, New York
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Leicester
- Founded
- 1948
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Salty snacks
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: PEP
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Walkers
Walkers is the largest crisp brand in the United Kingdom, founded in Leicester in 1948 by a butcher who turned to potatoes during meat rationing. PepsiCo acquired it in 1989 and sells Lay's products under the Walkers name there. Its long-running advertising with the footballer Gary Lineker began in 1995 and ran for decades.
Ownership timeline of Walkers
Where Walkers sits in PepsiCo
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Walkers?
The parent company of Walkers is PepsiCo, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Walkers British or American?
Walkers originated in the United Kingdom in 1948, but it is owned today by PepsiCo, which is headquartered in the United States. So Walkers is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has PepsiCo owned Walkers?
PepsiCo has owned Walkers since 1989.
Who owned Walkers before PepsiCo?
Walkers was an independent company from its founding in 1948 in Leicester until PepsiCo acquired it in 1989.
Is Walkers still owned by PepsiCo?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Walkers is still owned by PepsiCo. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] PepsiCo, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-03 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 3 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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