Headquarters

Aldi Corporate Office

Aldi can trace its roots back to Karl and Theo Albrecht’s mother who opened a small store near Essen. The Albrecht brothers took over the business in 1946. By 1950, they had 13 stores.

In 1960, the brothers split the chain over an argument on whether they should sell cigarettes at the checkout. They owned 300 stores at the time.

In 1962, the name Aldi was adopted which is short for Albrecht-Diskount.

The company expanded internationally in the 1970s and 80s. The first US location was opened in 1976.

In 1993, the Albrecht brothers retired and donated most of their wealth to charitable foundations.

Today, Aldi is one of the largest discount supermarket chains in the world. There are currently over 9,200 locations worldwide. 1200 of those are US locations. The company operates as two divisions: Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud. Aldi Sud (South) includes the US.

In June 2017, the company stated that it would invest $3.4 billion to expand its U.S. store base to 2,500 locations by 2022. Currently, the company has about 1,600 locations. Aldis has also stated that they intend to spend another $1.3 billion remodeling most of their current stores.

In June 2023, Aldi’s stated that it was facing a $10 million lawsuit about deceptive marketing and labels.

Due to the relatively low staffing of Aldi locations compared to other supermarket chains, the company has a reputation of starting employees out at a significantly higher rate than, which is unusual among American supermarkets.

If you wish to contact the German corporate office

Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG Worldwide Headquarters

Eckenbergstrasse 16
Essen, 45307 DEU
Phone: +49-201-8593-0
Fax: +49-201-8593-319

The US corporate office for Aldis is based in Batavia, Illinois. That information is listed below.

Aldi

Aldi can trace its roots back to Karl and Theo Albrecht’s mother who opened a small store near Essen. The Albrecht brothers took over the business in 1946. By 1950, they had 13 stores.

In 1960, the brothers split the chain over an argument on whether they should sell cigarettes at the checkout. They owned 300 stores at the time.

History

In 1962, the name Aldi was adopted which is short for Albrecht-Diskount.

The company expanded internationally in the 1970s and 80s. The first US location was opened in 1976.

In 1993, the Albrecht brothers retired and donated most of their wealth to charitable foundations.

In June 2023, Aldi’s stated that it was facing a $10 million lawsuit about deceptive marketing and labels.

If you wish to contact the German corporate office

Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG Worldwide Headquarters

Eckenbergstrasse 16
Essen, 45307 DEU
Phone: +49-201-8593-0
Fax: +49-201-8593-319

The US corporate office for Aldis is based in Batavia, Illinois. That information is listed below.

GNC Corporate Office

GNC, which stands for General Nutrition Center, can trace its roots back to 1935 when David Shakarian opened a small health food store called Lackzoom in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Making a mere $35 during his first day of business, Shakarian’s business improved so much that he was able to open a second store just 6 months after the first.

Unfortunately, both stores were wiped out in the Ohio River flood on St. Patrick’s day in 1937. Not to be deterred, Shakarian reopened both stores and by 1941, had a total of 7 locations.

During WWII, the company operated mainly as a mail-order business since most customers tried to save their gas rationing cards. Shakarian allowed customers to send him checks and he mailed their purchases with no shipping charges.

During the 1960s health boom, Shakarian expanded outside of Pittsburgh for the first time and changed the company name to General Nutrition Centers.

David Shakarian died in 1984. The family of Shakarian hired Jerry Horn to keep the business solvent until it was sold.

GNC was acquired by Numico in 1999. It sold the chain to Apollo Management in 2003. The chain was sold again in 2007 to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and Ares Management.

GNC went public on the NYSE in 2011 under the ticker symbol: GNC.

Most stores typically stock a wide range of bodybuilding, weight loss, vitamins, and nutritional supplements, as well as natural remedies, and health and beauty products, in both its owned brands as well as third-party brands. The company also sell health and fitness books and magazines.

Company retail stores are a combination of corporate-owned, as well as franchised stores. At least 950 of the 5,000 domestic stores are franchises, commonly located within urban shopping malls or inside grocery store chains.

Today, GNC is one of the largest retail health and nutrition chains in the US. There are over 4800 GNC location in the US and abroad. In 2016, the company had annual revenue of $2.54 billion.

GNC

History

Unfortunately, both stores were wiped out in the Ohio River flood on St. Patrick’s day in 1937. Not to be deterred, Shakarian reopened both stores and by 1941, had a total of 7 locations.

During the 1960s health boom, Shakarian expanded outside of Pittsburgh for the first time and changed the company name to General Nutrition Centers.

David Shakarian died in 1984. The family of Shakarian hired Jerry Horn to keep the business solvent until it was sold.

GNC was acquired by Numico in 1999. It sold the chain to Apollo Management in 2003. The chain was sold again in 2007 to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and Ares Management.

GNC went public on the NYSE in 2011 under the ticker symbol: GNC.

Today, GNC is one of the largest retail health and nutrition chains in the US. There are over 4800 GNC location in the US and abroad. In 2016, the company had annual revenue of $2.54 billion.

Caterpillar Corporate Office

Caterpillar began in the early 1900s when Benjamin Holt developed tracks to keep tractors from sinking into soft soil.

In 1909, Holt sold his first “caterpillar”, a name which was inspired by a photographer.

In 1910, Holt opened a factory in East Peoria, Illinois. The company headquarters remains there today.

The tractors were utilized heavily in World War I but the end of the war left the company with excess inventory which was too heavy duty for farm use.

Benjamin Holt died in 1920.

In 1925, Holt Caterpillar merged with C.L. Best to form the Caterpillar Tractor Company.

In 1986, the company name was changed to Caterpillar Inc.

In 1999, the company built a factory in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Today, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

Caterpillar

Caterpillar began in the early 1900s when Benjamin Holt developed tracks to keep tractors from sinking into soft soil.

In 1909, Holt sold his first “caterpillar”, a name which was inspired by a photographer.

In 1910, Holt opened a factory in East Peoria, Illinois. The company headquarters remains there today.

History

The tractors were utilized heavily in World War I but the end of the war left the company with excess inventory which was too heavy duty for farm use.

Benjamin Holt died in 1920.

In 1925, Holt Caterpillar merged with C.L. Best to form the Caterpillar Tractor Company.

In 1986, the company name was changed to Caterpillar Inc.

In 1999, the company built a factory in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Today, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

Domino’s Pizza Corporate Office

Domino’s Pizza began when Tom and James Monaghan bought DomiNick’s Pizza in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1965, the company name was changed to Domino’s Pizza.

In 1967, the first franchise location was opened.

By 1978, there were 200 locations.

In 1983, the company expanded to Canada with a store in Winnipeg. The 1000th store also opened this year.

In 1985, the first UK location opened in Luton. A location also opened in Tokyo this same year.

In 1998, Tom Monaghan retired and sold 93% of Domino’s to Bain Capital.

In 2004, the company went public.

In 2006, the 5000th US location was opened in Huntley, Illinois.

In 2012, the company dropped the word “Pizza” from its name to enhance its other food offerings.

In 2018, the company began opening stores at a more rapid pace, adding 232 stores in the last quarter of 2017. This has resulted in shorter drives for delivery drivers, which is increasing the amount they earn in tips.

Domino’s saw their stock fall in March of 2020, while competitor Papa Johns rose. Both companies were forced to stop in-store dining and provide delivery or take out orders only due to the COVID-19 virus and subsequent quarantine.

Today, there are more than 16,000 Domino’s location in over 70 countries. Domino’s is the 2nd largest Pizza chain in the US.

Domino's Pizza

Domino’s Pizza began when Tom and James Monaghan bought DomiNick’s Pizza in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1965, the company name was changed to Domino’s Pizza.

In 1967, the first franchise location was opened.

History

By 1978, there were 200 locations.

In 1983, the company expanded to Canada with a store in Winnipeg. The 1000th store also opened this year.

In 1985, the first UK location opened in Luton. A location also opened in Tokyo this same year.

In 1998, Tom Monaghan retired and sold 93% of Domino’s to Bain Capital.

In 2004, the company went public.

In 2006, the 5000th US location was opened in Huntley, Illinois.

In 2012, the company dropped the word “Pizza” from its name to enhance its other food offerings.

Today, there are more than 16,000 Domino’s location in over 70 countries. Domino’s is the 2nd largest Pizza chain in the US.

Papa Johns Corporate Office

Papa John’s Pizza was founded in 1984 when John Schnatter knocked out a closet to put in a pizza parlor at his father’s tavern in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He sold his 1971 Camaro to purchase some used pizza restaurant equipment. Soon, John’s pizza was so popular, that he was able to rent the adjoining building the following year.

Schnatter also got his Camaro back after offering a reward of $250,000 to whomever still owned the vehicle.

In 1986, the company began selling franchises.

In 1989, the company headquarters was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1993, the company went public.

In 1996, the 1000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 1998, the company expands into Mexico and Puerto Rico.

In 1999, the 2000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 2013, the company listed annual revenue of $1.439 billion, as well as employing more than 22,000 persons.

As of December 2016, PMQ Pizza Magazine stated that the company was currently the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States.

In February of 2018, the company and the NFL mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, making Pizza Hut the new official sponsor of the NFL.

While Domino’s Pizza stocks fell in March 2020, Papa Johns stock increased for reasons unknown. Both companies were forced to stop offering dining service and provide pick up or delivery only due to the COVID-19 virus.

Today, Papa John’s is still the 3rd largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in the US. There are currently over 5,000 Papa Johns locations worldwide (over 2,600 in the US).

Papa John's

Schnatter also got his Camaro back after offering a reward of $250,000 to whomever still owned the vehicle.

History

In 1986, the company began selling franchises.

In 1989, the company headquarters was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1993, the company went public.

In 1996, the 1000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 1998, the company expands into Mexico and Puerto Rico.

In 1999, the 2000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 2013, the company listed annual revenue of $1.439 billion, as well as employing more than 22,000 persons.

As of December 2016, PMQ Pizza Magazine stated that the company was currently the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States.

In February of 2018, the company and the NFL mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, making Pizza Hut the new official sponsor of the NFL.

Today, Papa John’s is still the 3rd largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in the US. There are currently over 5,000 Papa Johns locations worldwide (over 2,600 in the US).