Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across the US

Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by rootsudo on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @05:31PM (#31746338)

Meanwhile, every grocery chain does it, Walmart does it (Successfully!), Mcdonalds does it, and more.

The later is more interesting because it's a franchise model, and if a franchisee is successful, there's usually nothing in the franchise agreement to stop corporate from setting up shop nearby. Maybe not across the street or a block down the road, but yes.

Also quite common w/ lapsing leases with walmart and such, they take out 15-25 year leases, and if it fits their margins, they will build nearby and ride the lease out.

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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by JCharante on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @03:09AM (#31749987)

I'm not sure how to investigate who owns lots of lands, but I think the Walmart near me did the same. They used to be in a big building, but then after some time cut down the forest literally nextdoor and built a bigger Walmart there. The original building still stands but is leased by another brand.

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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by rootsudo on Thursday June 16, 2022 @03:20AM (#31763341)

Property apprisor office, look up owner/who pays the tax bill. Very simple. Google your county name + property apprisor website and have fun!

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