Personally, my priority for any urban format A&W or McDs would be for the Ice District first and then 124 St. I like @northlands idea of a fast food chain in the Bernard Callebaut space at 124 St/Jasper Ave, however I'm worried that a fast food operator in that location will insist on a drive-thru format that will greatly impact traffic.
 
thommyjo said:
Honestly, I still feel like Oliver (outside of the brewery/104ave area) needs some classic chains too. Like an A&W, McDs, something like that. I find the 8pm options in this area tough. A few sit down restaurants are basically it.
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I have been to the Wendys by MacEwan a couple of times recently, it seems fairly busy and there is a Harveys nearby there too. But I don't think there is much else open at that time in the core.

I don't think these two places mind the lack of competition and probably hope the larger chains continue to not figure out there is a market here after 8 pm.
 
I'm not typically a fan of chains in general, but I wouldn't mind a few urban style chains showing up in Oliver/124 for two reasons:

1) They're an indicator species. Them showing up is a sign that the population has increased to the point that they believe there is enough foot traffic to support a non car oriented business. Chains are less likely to take risks, so this is a good sign.
2) Sometimes you just need food quick, and local businesses don't tend to cover this market (exept for maybe donair shops?), as fast food chains typically cover their lower margins through high sale volumes, supply chain efficiency, the bargaining power to obtain lower costs of goods, and standardization of products. These aren't really things that local businesses can do, so they tend to focus more on dining experience and quality.
 
I'll suggest something a little different: What about a small-format urban hardware/furniture store? 👀 I can't believe that this isn't more of a thing yet, and I can only imagine how useful it'd be for Wihkwentowin residents.
 
^ there was a small furniture store (Structube) in wihkwentowin but it closed recently

Agreed on a smaller hardware store. I'm sort of hoping that City Market downtown does well, seems busy every time I am there, and that paves the way for more ventures into urban formats.
 
I would like a dried fruits, nuts, sweets, snacks shop here!! It's been a fantasy of mine if I had the means to snag one of the CRUs.
 
That's how the process, er machine, generally works to not only develop velocity in cash-flow, but also ensure that the new valuation is reflective of a highly successful project.
 
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Some updated photos of Mercury Block at night!
 
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