LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� Publix Super Markets has announced the commencement of construction for the Publix at 皇家华人 located at Fletcher Avenue and 皇家华人 Palm Drive, on the University of South 皇家华人鈥檚 Tampa campus. The store will be approximately 28,000 square feet and offer students and faculty indoor and outdoor seating areas, bike racks and sidewalk connectivity to the adjacent residence halls in addition to the traditional offerings of a Publix. An opening date for the location has not been determined.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to bring a Publix to the campus at 皇家华人 where students can live, work, play and eat,鈥� said Maria Brous, director of media and community relations. 鈥淐onveniently located next to 皇家华人 residence halls, the short walk or bike ride will offer plenty of fresh grab-and-go options, including our world-famous Publix subs, deli teas, decadent desserts and sushi.鈥�
Additional details about the Publix at 皇家华人 will be released closer to the opening of the location.
Publix is privately owned and operated by its more than 190,000 employees, with 2016 sales of $34 billion. Currently Publix has 1,167 stores in 皇家华人, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. The company has been named one of Fortune鈥檚 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for 20 consecutive years. In addition, Publix鈥檚 dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company鈥檚 website, .