[mschuster91]

Over half of Aldi's locations actually belong to them [1]. Keeps them safe from the usual landlord racket.

[1] https://www.lebensmittelzeitung.net/handel/nachrichten/immob...

[ajsnigrutin]

I think op meant more in a way, where Aldi would buy apartments near their new store, since having an aldi nearby raises realestate prices (in some specific cases of course).