Publix Super Markets continues expanding but within the same eight states where it operates stores.

Publix Super Markets continues its expansion plans in 2025 at the same pace as 2024 when it opened 43 stores. All 1,400 Publix stores are located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

In 2025, Publix is aiming to expand in the same eight states where it currently has stores, according to an interview that Publix vice president of real estate strategy and operations Bridgid O’Connor did with ICSC's C+CT .

Publix has seven prototype store layouts but the standard store size is about 50,000 square feet. Recently Publix opened large-format (55,000-square-foot) stores in Tampa and in Kentucky. The large-format prototype serves beer and wine and has expanded deli offerings.

Publix continues to look for new locations with the understanding that market dynamics vary, so O'Connor likes to encourage landlords to bring them development opportunities before assuming the potential location is not the right fit.

Sites can be submitted by regular mail to Publix headquarters in Lakeland, Fla., but they must be in writing and directed to one of 10 Publix real estate managers responsible for the territory in which a location is to be submitted.

If you plan to submit a site for consideration, include location (quadrant, intersection, city, county, state), proof of control of the site, zoning, trade area map showing site, competition, existing Publix stores and distance from site to other grocery stores and the demographics of the trade area (1, 2 and 3 mile radius).

Real estate managers responsible for their respective territories are Sarah Johnston, MBA, Julianne Polston, Dalton Locke, Mike Leahy, David Parry, CCIM, Jon Adams, Austin Stone, Jordan Konieczki, Eva Gullett, CCIM and Mike Gordon.

Publix is not a publicly traded company. It's privately owned by the founder's family and past and present employees.

Read more: Publix’s Bridgid O’Connor Discusses Store Strategy (ICSC C+CT)