Trader Joe's plans to open two new stores in California.
The stores will be located in Paso Robles and Anaheim Hills, part of a batch of 10 new locations across the country that the company announced last week.
The additions are part of the company's growing national expansion.
The popular supermarket chain plans to open at least 20 locations this year, two of which have already opened their doors, Trader Joe's spokesperson Nakia Rohde told The Times.
Trader Joe's, known for its unique, affordable products and viral tote bags, has seen rapid growth over the past year, opening 11 new stores in the last two months of 2025.
The Monrovia-based company has been in growth mode since opening the first store, located in Pasadena, in 1967, Rohde said.
“Our goal is always to bring delicious products at great prices to as many people and neighborhoods as possible,” Rohde said. “The best way to do that is to open more stores.”
Trader Joe's announced five new locations in California a little less than a year ago. A store opened in Costa Mesa in December and another store opened in Los Angeles in June.
The company's rapid advances come as grocery stores struggle with rising inflation, which is further complicated by rising gasoline prices.
Some companies have fared better than others. Aldi, a discount supermarket chain, plans to add 180 stores in the U.S. in 2026. Grocery Outlet announced in March that it will close 36 underperforming stores, including nine in California.
Trader Joe's is privately held and owned by families who also own a stake in the Aldi supermarket chain, according to its website.
