McCaffrey's Food Markets Expanding in Doylestown, PA With Full Size Grocery Store

Local grocery chain to open 51,000 sq ft location, replacing smaller Simply Fresh market

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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McCaffrey's Markets, a local independent grocery store chain, has announced plans to open a new full-size 51,000 square foot grocery store in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The new McCaffrey's location will replace the existing smaller Simply Fresh by McCaffrey's market in the Mercer Square Shopping Center on Old Dublin Pike. The new, larger store is expected to open in early 2027.

Why it matters

This expansion demonstrates McCaffrey's commitment to serving the Doylestown community, even as the company moves its operations from the smaller downtown location. The new full-size grocery store will allow McCaffrey's to better meet the needs of local shoppers with a wider selection of products and services.

The details

McCaffrey's currently operates a 13,000 square foot Simply Fresh market on State Street in Doylestown. The new 51,000 square foot location will take over the former Weis Markets space in the Mercer Square Shopping Center. The Simply Fresh store will remain open until the new McCaffrey's is ready to open in early 2027. McCaffrey's has other locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

  • McCaffrey's plans to open the new 51,000 sq ft Doylestown location in early 2027.
  • The existing Simply Fresh by McCaffrey's market on State Street will remain open until the new store is ready.

The players

McCaffrey's Markets

A local, independent grocery store chain with locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

James J. McCafferty IV

Executive Vice President of McCaffrey's Markets.

Simply Fresh by McCaffrey's

A smaller 13,000 square foot McCaffrey's market currently located on State Street in Doylestown.

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What they’re saying

“As we look ahead, we recognize that many of our customers will miss the convenience and familiarity of our State Street location. We are incredibly grateful for the support the Doylestown community has shown us over the past 10 years. That loyalty is what has made this next chapter possible. While we are sad to be leaving the Borough, the expanded space allows us to better serve our customers with a full-size market experience, and we remain fully committed to Doylestown for many years to come.”

— James J. McCafferty IV, Executive Vice President of McCaffrey's Markets (943thepoint.com)

What’s next

The new 51,000 square foot McCaffrey's grocery store is expected to open in early 2027, replacing the existing Simply Fresh by McCaffrey's market in Doylestown.

The takeaway

McCaffrey's expansion into a larger full-service grocery store in Doylestown demonstrates the company's commitment to serving the local community, even as it moves operations from a smaller downtown location. This investment will allow McCaffrey's to better meet the needs of Doylestown shoppers with a wider selection of products and services.