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In reply to the discussion: I've Done The Grocery Shopping For The Last 15 Years [View all]TBF
(35,387 posts)16. I am in a metro area so we do have Aldi, but it is very sparce
a small store. Many areas of the country don't have it so that is not a solution for everyone.
I just did the search and this was the AI description -
"As of late 2025, ALDI has over 2,600 stores in the U.S., with specific reports citing figures like 2,624 locations across 38 states, and the company plans to reach nearly 3,200 stores by 2028, making it one of America's fastest-growing grocers.
Key Details:
Current Count: Around 2,624 stores.
States Covered: Operates in 38 states and territories.
Growth Plans: Aims to add 800 new stores by the end of 2028, reaching almost 3,200 locations.
Top States: Florida, Illinois, and Ohio have the highest concentration of stores.
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If you have a freezer, it might be worth the drive once a month, if not too far
SheltieLover
22 hrs ago
#10
90 miles away so $20/$25 in gas, not worth it for the wear & tear on my vehicles.
KS Toronado
22 hrs ago
#17
I bought a roast for Christmas Eve and don't even want to say what it cost.
Irish_Dem
21 hrs ago
#33
I looked at one a couple of weeks ago, just for the 2 of us. $70.00. I waved goodbye.
Vinca
19 hrs ago
#53
My family has their heart set on a certain kind of roast for Xmas Eve dinner.
Irish_Dem
18 hrs ago
#55
We actually do also have small Indian, Mediterranean, Italian, etc. specialty groceries here, too.
Diamond_Dog
13 hrs ago
#65