Trader Joe's opened its Plano location in September 2012, and Texans couldn't be more thrilled! This store started out in the 1950s as a convenience store, and it has turned into a cult following. Trader Joe's offers a wide variety of products, from wine to frozen foods. The Plano store features 14,000 sq. feet of shopping, including a cooking demo area and a special produce section. The majority of the items there are the Trader Joe's brand, which boast no preservatives, artificial colors or artificial flavors.