Aldi is owned by the Albrecht family, who founded the company. The ownership is divided between two separate entities: Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd, which operate independently but both remain under family control. Aldi Nord is mainly active in northern Germany and parts of Europe, while Aldi Süd operates in southern Germany and countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. Both parts are owned through private family foundations and are not publicly traded companies, keeping the ownership private within the Albrecht family.