[David A]

There's an underground highway in Montreal IIRC.

Anyway, I agree with some posts from this morning - let's get back to the Stantec Tower.
Still no food court.

It is sort of sad/funny to see all the people there seated having their lunch, which of course they bring with them from elsewhere because nothing is here yet. Someone is really missing the boat here.

 

[scyeg]

Chick-fil-a is doing pop-ups in the plaza every Wednesday this summer. I wonder if there are plans for a location in the food court soon or if this is to test the market for a possible opening?

 

[mcr]

Chick-fil-a is doing pop-ups in the plaza every Wednesday this summer. I wonder if there are plans for a location in the food court soon or if this is to test the market for a possible opening?

That would be absolutely fantastic if they were willing to take a swing at a drive-thru less location in Edmonton.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

That would be absolutely fantastic if they were willing to take a swing at a drive-thru less location in Edmonton.

Already do, WEM

 

[Seamusmuldrew]

Already do, WEM

True, it’d be great if they were willing to take a swing at a drive-thru-less location in Edmonton that has a chance of missing.

 

[thommyjo]

Chick-fil-a is doing pop-ups in the plaza every Wednesday this summer. I wonder if there are plans for a location in the food court soon or if this is to test the market for a possible opening?

Yeah, my hunch is that it could be a precursor to a location maybe? They have some downtown ones in Toronto.

 

[JNO1]

From earlier today.

 

[mcr]

Already do, WEM

That's true, I forgot about their location there. Well, this would still be a swing I hope we see!

 

[archited]

Chick-fil-a is as right wing as right wing can be -- a big supporter of the Tr-regime

 

[Barnaby]

Not interested in the politics of a chicken company if it's good. I'll buy anything from anyone. I'm pretty sure I've bought plenty of coffee from literal communists.

 

[Gronk!]

If Chick-fil-a eventually decides to open in the ICE District, what are the chances they'll choose a spot that's not in the Stantec Tower food court? There's the empty restaurant space in Stantec Tower, or in the Connect Centre near the Banquet, or a couple of empty spots in the COE Tower.

 

[IanO]

Yeah, my hunch is that it could be a precursor to a location maybe? They have some downtown ones in Toronto.

They are 100% testing things out there; I spoke with a guy in a dress shirt (owner?manager?) who said the company's head of real estate was to be dropping by to observe...

Put it in the Stantec Tower facing the ICE plaza and add in a full service place next door in the former Rexall space.

 

[thommyjo]

They are 100% testing things out there; I spoke with a guy in a dress shirt (owner?manager?) who said the company's head of real estate was to be dropping by to observe...

Put it in the Stantec Tower facing the ICE plaza and add in a full service place next door in the former Rexall space.

Dave’s looks packed on 109th street consistently. Hopefully gives other large chains some confidence.

People can hate on chickfila or American chains, but the reality for new developments like Ice District is that large corporations are the only ones who can afford the rent. I’d rather any successful business than an empty storefront.

 

[Gronk!]

I would never darken the doors of a Chick-Fil-A (staying closed on the Lord's Day is so 19th century) but if they want to open in the ICE District then I would rather have that instead of another bank.

 

[David A]

If Chick-fil-a eventually decides to open in the ICE District, what are the chances they'll choose a spot that's not in the Stantec Tower food court? There's the empty restaurant space in Stantec Tower, or in the Connect Centre near the Banquet, or a couple of empty spots in the COE Tower.

If they get a spot facing outside that would be even better IM0 for the building, the area and probably them too, although I really would like to see some other things in the food court too.