Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores in 16 states, including Florida.
The new stores will join several others that have opened over the last 12 months across the Sunshine State.
The popular grocery store chain is known for its private-label "unique and interesting products," along with seasonal favorites, including its highly sought-after totes.
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"Sale is a four-letter word" at Trader Joe's," which prides itself on "low prices, every day" with no loyalty programs or membership cards.
Opening dates for many of the chain's new stores haven't yet been announced, but here's what we know.
Where is Trader Joe's opening new stores?
Trader Joe's plans toopen or has recently opened new stores in these states:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
Trader Joe's opening several new stores in Florida
Listed on Trader Joe's announcement
page are three new Florida locations:
- 1444 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando. 1444 N. Alafaya Trail. No opening date set.
- This will be Trader Joe's second store in Orlando.
- 334 N. Congress Ave., Unit B, Boynton Beach, Florida. No opening date set.
- 8199 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 100, Sarasota, Florida. No opening date set.
- This will be Trader Joe's second store in Sarasota.
Not mentioned on Trader Joe's website as of Oct. 20 is a new store planned forSt. Johns County at the Legends Landing retail development at World Commerce Center, according to development plans.
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Trader Joe's typically adds a location on its official store finder once a lease is signed and permitting is underway.
Trader Joe's recently opened in these Florida cities
Trader Joe's is no stranger to Florida shoppers. Three new stores have opened in the past 12 months:
- West Palm Beach, 8111 S. Dixie Highway. Opened June 12, 2026
- Melbourne, 21 Town Center Ave. Opened Dec. 3, 2025.
- Daytona Beach, 1511 Cornerstone Blvd. Opened Nov. 14, 2025.
"We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country, including many in Florida, as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year," said Nakia Rohde in a May email to the USA TODAY Network-Florida.
"At this time (May), I can confirm we have plans for storesin West Palm Beach, Sarasota, Kissimmee, and Maitland."
As of Oct. 20, no stores are yet listed for Kissimmee and Maitland on Trader's Joe's website.
How many Trader Joe's are there in Florida?
There are Trader Joe's in 28 Florida cities, according to the company's website:
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- Delray Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Gainesville
- Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Naples
- Orlando
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Harbor
- Pembroke Pines
- Sarasota
- St. Petersburg
- Tallahassee
- Tampa
- Wellington
- West Palm Beach
- Winter Park
Want a Trader Joe's near you? Here's what you can do
Trader Joe's offers this advice if you'd like to see a store near you.
"If you have a recommendation for an area that you think would be a good fit, please send us an email.
"There are no guarantees, but being wanted matters to us."
Trader Joe's among several grocery chains expanding in Florida
Trader Joe's isn't the only grocery chain expanding in Florida. Several major grocery chains have launched expansion plans in Florida, eager to serve its rapidly growing population.
Publix has been opening and remodeling stores in Florida. The next two are in Bradenton, on Oct. 22, and Englewood on Nov. 5.
Aldi is opening two new Florida stores next week. Former Winn-Dixie stores have been converted to Aldi in Madison and Zephyrhills and will open Oct. 29.
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The Winn-Dixie Company, fresh from buying many of its former stores back from Aldi, has refocused on Florida. Its latest store opened in Alachua County Oct. 3.
Whole Foods will open its first Manatee County store on Nov. 5.
Contributors: C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network-Florida; Alexandria Mansfield, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida's service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://heraldtribune.com/newsletters.
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