What sister company does Trader Joe’s have?
Theo Albrecht, the co-founder of Aldi, bought the chain in 1979. Today, its ownership is structured so Aldi Nord is a sister company, with Albrecht’s son, Theo Albrecht, Jr. In 1976, Aldi Süd opened its first store in the United States in Iowa, and, in 1979, Aldi Nord acquired Trader Joe’s. After German reunification and the fall of the Iron Curtain, Aldi experienced a rapid expansion.
Who owns Aroma Joe’s?
The first Aroma Joe’s opened in East Rochester, New Hampshire in 2000 by four cousins from Maine – Marty and Tim McKenna and Mike and Brian Sillon. The first Aroma Joe’s opened in East Rochester, New Hampshire in 2000 by four cousins from Maine – Marty and Tim McKenna and Mike and Brian Sillon. They had a passion for coffee and serving positive energy to every customer and each community.There are 122 Aroma Joe’s locations in the United States of America as of December 19, 2025. The state or territory with the most Aroma Joe’s locations is Maine, with 48 sites, accounting for roughly 39.
Where is the busiest Trader Joe’s in the country?
Broadway, NYC. Situated in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, a mere two city blocks from Central Park, our 72nd & Broadway store is hands down the busiest Trader Joe’s in the world. Take, for instance, the world’s smallest Trader Joe’s, located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Getting to the basement shopping area from the street level requires a ride down a steep escalator, which takes you past hand-painted murals declaring smallest store, biggest heart.
Are Aldi’s and Trader Joe’s owned by the same company?
In the U. S. Aldi Süd owns and runs Aldi stores, while Trader Joe’s has been owned by Aldi Nord’s family since 1979, meaning the two popular chains share roots but no current business ties. The first Trader Joe’s store opened in Pasadena, CA in 1967 and by 1979 the small chain of stores was purchased by Theo Albrecht. Theo and his brother were already owners of the Aldi grocery store chain (& former Nazi soldiers 😬).