Trader Joe's also unveiled plans for a distribution center near New York - creating up to 800 jobs - in September.
The brand’s popularity is reflected in customer rankings. Trader Joe’s recently took the top spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index, snatching the top spot from reigning grocery chain Publix.
Trader Joe's, known for its quirky branding and private-label grocery items, first opened in Pasadena, California in 1967.
In recent years, the brand developed a cult following, with some social media users claiming it's their go-to spot for snacks, ready-made frozen meals - and branded mini tote bags.
Earlier this year, Trader Joe’s was forced to recall millions of pounds of frozen fried rice products after safety concerns, with the total recall eventually ballooning to around 47 million pounds.
Trader Joe’s continues to expand its footprint nationwide.
The grocer listed the locations of seven new locations that, according to its website, are “coming soon.” In addition, Trader Joe’s recently won approval to open a store at Mount Pleasant Plaza in West Orange, N.J.
The locations marked as “coming soon” include:
•Tucson, Ariz. (2150 E. Broadway Blvd.);
•West Palm Beach, Fla. (8111 S. Dixie Hwy.);
•Johns Creek, Ga.(1000 Medley Blvd.);
•Merriam, Kan.(8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.);
•Mandeville, La. (3377 U.S. Hwy. 190);
•New Orleans (2428 Napoleon Ave.); and
•Woodinville, Wash. (14035 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd.)
Earlier this month, Trader Joe’s opened two new stores in the Northeast, with locations in Hamden, Conn., and Miller Place, N.Y.
