Orlando, FL, September 17, 2025
News Summary
Publix is set to open a new supermarket in Orlando at 2435 S. Hiawassee Road, featuring over 48,000 square feet of shopping space. The grand opening on September 25 will coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, offering unique in-store activities and expanded food options. This location represents a modernization effort, replacing an older store and introducing an innovative prototype store format seen in other Florida locations.
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Publix to open new Orlando store on September 25, 2025
Publix will open a new supermarket in Orlando on September 25, 2025, at 2435 S. Hiawassee Road. The roughly 48,000-square-foot location replaces a previous Publix that was demolished last year. The grand opening will begin when the store opens to customers at 7 a.m., and the event will coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
What customers can expect at opening
The new store will include standard supermarket departments such as deli, bakery, produce, meat, seafood, grocery and pharmacy. The grand opening will feature in-store activities timed with Hispanic Heritage Month, including food and drink samples, opportunities to build custom flower bouquets, and stations for creating customized apparel. The company has indicated the location is designed to offer an improved shopping experience compared with the earlier building.
Prototype format and expanded offerings
Publix plans to introduce a new prototype store format to Central Florida that has already been used in Tampa and Wesley Chapel. The prototype emphasizes expanded deli options, including burrito bowls and an on-site pizza oven, as well as a “Pours” area for smoothies and acai bowls. The Orlando store is part of a broader rollout strategy that includes other new and remodeled locations.
Other openings and construction
Another Publix is scheduled to open the same day at Riviera Plaza in Coral Gables. A separate store incorporating prototype features is under construction in Lakeland at 4730 S. Florida Ave, though an opening date for that location has not been announced. As of September 15, Publix had opened 13 stores in Florida so far this year and had announced plans for nine additional openings in September 2025.
Company footprint
As of September 2025, the company operates 1,417 stores across eight states. The retailer is noted as the largest employee-owned company in the United States by number of stores and employee ownership structure.
Background and context
The new Orlando site replaces a prior Publix location that was demolished as part of property renewal and redevelopment. The move follows a trend among supermarket chains to modernize stores, increase in-store food service options, and expand prepared-food offerings to meet customer demand for convenience and variety. The prototype stores reflect a shift toward more experiential grocery shopping, integrating made-to-order food, beverage stations, and specialty counters into the grocery environment.
The timing of the grand opening during Hispanic Heritage Month aligns the store launch with cultural programming and community-centered activities designed to attract foot traffic and highlight foods and services that celebrate local diversity.
Details at a glance
- Address: 2435 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL
- Opening date: September 25, 2025
- Opening time: 7 a.m.
- Size: Approximately 48,000 square feet
- Departments: Deli, bakery, produce, meat, seafood, grocery, pharmacy
- Grand opening events: Food and drink samples, build-your-own flower bouquets, customized apparel
- Other openings: Riviera Plaza, Coral Gables (same day)
- Prototype site under construction: 4730 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland
- Company footprint: 1,417 stores across eight states (as of Sept. 2025)
FAQ
When and where will the new Publix in Orlando open?
The new Publix at 2435 S. Hiawassee Road in Orlando will open on September 25, 2025, with doors opening to customers at 7 a.m.
What will the grand opening include?
The grand opening will include Hispanic Heritage Month–themed activities such as food and drink samples, stations for build-your-own flower bouquets, and customized apparel services.
How large is the new store and what departments will it have?
The store is about 48,000 square feet and will contain deli, bakery, produce, meat, seafood, grocery, and pharmacy departments.
What is the prototype format and will this Orlando store include it?
Publix’s prototype format emphasizes expanded prepared-food options, such as burrito bowls, a pizza oven, and a Pours area for smoothies and acai bowls. The company plans to introduce the prototype to Central Florida; similar versions already operate in Tampa and Wesley Chapel.
Are other Publix locations opening soon?
Yes. Another store is set to open the same day at Riviera Plaza in Coral Gables. A prototype-style store is under construction in Lakeland at 4730 S. Florida Ave, with no opening date released yet.
How many Publix stores are there overall?
As of September 2025, Publix operates 1,417 stores across eight states and is the largest employee-owned company in the U.S.
Key features chart
| Feature | Detail | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Opening date | September 25, 2025 | ██████████ |
| Size | ~48,000 sq ft | ████████ |
| Departments | Deli, bakery, produce, meat, seafood, grocery, pharmacy | ██████████ |
| Grand opening events | Samples, bouquets, customized apparel | ███████ |
| Prototype features | Burrito bowls, pizza oven, Pours area (smoothies, acai) | ████████ |
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Additional Resources
- Click Orlando: Central Florida’s Next Publix Store Opens Next Week
- News Journal Online: Grocery Stores Opening in Florida
- TCPalm: Publix Opening New Stores in Florida
- USA Today: Publix Opening New Stores
- Click Orlando: New Publix Store Coming to Central Florida
- Wikipedia: Publix Super Market
- Google Search: Publix Florida openings
- Google Scholar: Publix Supermarket
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Google News: Publix
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