Trader Joe’s confirms new Central Florida location, shares plans for 2 more
Updated: 11:43 AM EDT Apr 28, 2026
Trader Joe’s, the popular grocery store chain, has added another Central Florida location to its website.The new store is planned for 1444 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando, near the University of Central Florida and the Waterford Lakes Town Center plaza.“At Trader Joe’s in Orlando, we see ourselves as your neighborhood grocery store,” the company said on its website. “We’re happy to be part of your community and proud to offer you unique products and an exceptional shopping experience every day.”WESH 2 reached out to Trader Joe’s about the new location and another rumored site circulating on social media.The company confirmed plans for two additional stores in Central Florida — one in Kissimmee and another in Maitland.A spokesperson said specific locations and timelines have not yet been finalized, but plans are in the works.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Trader Joe’s, the popular grocery store chain, has added another Central Florida location to its website.
The new store is planned for 1444 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando, near the University of Central Florida and the Waterford Lakes Town Center plaza.
“At Trader Joe’s in Orlando, we see ourselves as your neighborhood grocery store,” the company said on its website. “We’re happy to be part of your community and proud to offer you unique products and an exceptional shopping experience every day.”
WESH 2 reached out to Trader Joe’s about the new location and another rumored site circulating on social media.
The company confirmed plans for two additional stores in Central Florida — one in Kissimmee and another in Maitland.
A spokesperson said specific locations and timelines have not yet been finalized, but plans are in the works.