Aldi Expands Rapidly Across Florida, Adding 60 New Stores in 2025

Discount grocer now has 297 locations in the Sunshine State, with plans for more openings in 2026.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Aldi, the nation's fastest-growing grocery chain, opened 60 new stores in Florida in 2025 and has already added several more in 2026. As of February, the company's website lists 297 stores across the state, up from 285 at the start of the year. The cities with the most Aldi locations are Jacksonville and Orlando with 13 each, followed by Tampa with 11, Miami with 8, and Bradenton with 6.

Why it matters

Aldi's rapid expansion in Florida reflects the company's strategy to have a presence in every neighborhood. The discount grocer's focus on low prices and a limited product selection has allowed it to grow quickly and compete with larger supermarket chains in the state.

The details

Aldi opened two new stores on the same day, January 8, in Chiefland and Port Orange. The company also has three more stores coming soon in Cape Coral, Fort Walton Beach, and northern St. Johns County. Aldi's growth in Florida is part of its nationwide expansion, with the goal of having 2,500 stores across the U.S. by 2022.

  • Aldi opened 60 new stores in Florida in 2025.
  • As of February 2026, Aldi has 297 stores in Florida, up from 285 at the start of the year.
  • Aldi opened two new stores on January 8, 2026 in Chiefland and Port Orange.
  • Aldi has three more stores coming soon in Cape Coral, Fort Walton Beach, and northern St. Johns County.

The players

Aldi

A German discount grocery chain that is the nation's fastest-growing grocer, with plans to have 2,500 stores across the U.S. by 2022.

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What’s next

Aldi plans to continue its rapid expansion in Florida, with more store openings expected throughout 2026 as the company works towards its goal of having a presence in every neighborhood across the state.

The takeaway

Aldi's aggressive growth in Florida demonstrates the company's strategy of bringing its low-price, limited-selection model to communities across the state. This expansion is part of the grocer's nationwide push to become a dominant player in the U.S. grocery market.