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brandon1
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brandon1
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Another Tim Hortons
6/28/2018 at 11:18 AM

Looks like there will be another timmies in town, corner of first and Richmond. Surveyors are there now.
PrimeConvoy

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PrimeConvoy
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If true...
6/28/2018 at 11:39 AM

...then it's a looooong way down the road.
Whaz up
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Whaz up
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Already 3 Starbucks in Brandon
6/28/2018 at 11:48 AM

2 at the Corral Centre and 1 at the Shopper's Mall Soebeys.
Whaz up
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Whaz up
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Any proof it's a Timmie's
6/28/2018 at 11:51 AM

Odd place for one.
Simonwalcal
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Simonwalcal
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. . .
6/28/2018 at 12:09 PM

I would have thought it was too close to 18th to be good for either location, but I suppose there may be enough south (Crocus) and East (Maple leaf, etc) traffic to justify the location.

Edited by Simonwalcal, 2018-06-28 12:10:17
Happy_ Hour
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Happy_ Hour
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6/28/2018 at 12:09 PM

Slo mo said "Odd place for one. "

It's a perfect place for one. Staff on the way to Crocus, Maple Leaf, Behlen, Saputo will pass it.
one more thing..
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one more thing..
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Very good spot
6/28/2018 at 12:21 PM

For the commerical and industrial guys and gals out in the east end. Park East and Douglas is full of businesses and there Koch, pizer, chemtrade, ACC, Westman salvage, hydro. So many places would benefit from a Tim's on that corner
JessieJay
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JessieJay
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Well
6/28/2018 at 12:37 PM

Was hoping you were going to say 1st and Princess or 1st and Veterans Way!
AlwaysBeAwesome
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AlwaysBeAwesome
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Timmies
6/28/2018 at 1:32 PM

I work close by 1st and Richmond and we have seen the current owner of Timmies there looking at the property, so it's a definite possibility. I for one think it's a great location. Hopefully Tastee's doesn't suffer business wise because of it though.
BigClove
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BigClove
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Which corner?
6/28/2018 at 1:43 PM

I'm guessing the southwest corner of that intersection?Houses on the northwest corner but I can't picture what's on the east corners.
PT1001
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PT1001
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1st and Richmond
6/28/2018 at 1:48 PM

BigClove said "I'm guessing the southwest corner of that intersection?Houses on the northwest corner but I can't picture what's on the east corners. "

There has been a huge empty lot on the Southeast corner forever.
Perhaps this might be the location.

Tons of traffic heading east and west on Richmond Avenue. Might be a good move for Timmies if this is true.
acidbasement
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acidbasement
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6/28/2018 at 1:53 PM

I wish Brandon would get this excited about independent restaurants with better food/coffee, where more of the money spent stays local. I mean, if you like Tim Hortons, that's cool, but Forbidden Flavours makes awesome coffee too.

CL
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6/28/2018 at 2:13 PM

acidbasement said "I wish Brandon would get this excited about independent restaurants with better food/coffee, where more of the money spent stays local. I mean, if you like Tim Hortons, that's cool, but Forbidden Flavours makes awesome coffee too. "

I'm insanely excited for Chez Angela's Bakery to finally open on 10th Street ever so soon! Them and Fraser Sneath Coffee will be my morning go-to ritual!

Adam

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Adam
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Tim’s
6/28/2018 at 2:36 PM

If true, would definitely make a lot of sense. Very underserved corner of town and a hop skip and jump for the Crocus crowd.

Would appreciate a separate thread being started on the local versus franchise debate. Always a very valuable discussion to have but wouldn’t be prudent for it to take over every thread on a franchise (maybe) opening a location. Thx!

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we have 3

6/28/2018 at 3:18 PM

pinkflamingos said "Does anyone else wish we'd get a second Starbucks? I'm not a huge fan of either chain but if I'm on the mood for an iced coffee and okayish food I'd be more likely to get a fancy frap at Starbucks than a Tim's beverage. "

safeway beside subway and at sobeys

Simonwalcal
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Simonwalcal
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. . .
6/28/2018 at 3:21 PM

If this land is developed, I wonder what the chances are of the building either being prone to flooding OR making potential flooding in the area worse.

Edited by Simonwalcal, 2018-06-28 15:21:51
AC2
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AC2
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will
6/28/2018 at 3:30 PM

it be on the south west corner

happynana
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happynana

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Why

6/28/2018 at 3:39 PM

AlwaysBeAwesome said "I work close by 1st and Richmond and we have seen the current owner of Timmies there looking at the property, so it's a definite possibility. I for one think it's a great location. Hopefully Tastee's doesn't suffer business wise because of it though. "

Would Tastees suffer..

Davex
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Davex
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Other businesses
6/28/2018 at 11:19 PM

I would be nice to have maybe a small grocery store in the area instead for something close since the area especially for people living around Maryland is far from any store. Especially with Transit service being cut back it would be more handy for those especially on holidays. And maybe an open All night laundrymat.
Adam

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Adam
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Drive thru
6/29/2018 at 12:03 AM

One thing that does come to mind. If something comes of this, would be curious to know how much of that parcel of land would belong to Tims. To the eye it looks like a pretty good size compared to say their Vic Ave location, which was a little controversial at development time for its drive-thru setup pretty often extending quite a ways off property (granted I probably just described 3/4 of the Tims in Canada :))

acidbasement
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acidbasement

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6/29/2018 at 9:34 AM

myhandleistrain said "I personally used to be a fan of Tim Hortons coffee. Not so much now that they were bought out by a big US company. To me, it used to ooze everything Canadian! Now, in my opinion, it seems to be just another corporate giant. Probably always was. Silly on my part, I suspect. "

That idea was a brilliant fabrication. It was, and probably still is (I don't know, I haven't had TV in ages), the central pillar of their marketing strategy: that Tim Hortons is one of the things that define us as Canadians.

I don't care for most of their food/drink, but they're good corporate citizens in the sense that they sponsor a lot of community things like sports teams.

Adam

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Adam
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Other businesses
6/29/2018 at 9:58 AM

Spinoff thread started on the topic of what other businesses folks would like to see in this part of town. This particular thread should stay on the Tim’s rumour.
https://ebrandon.ca/messagethread.aspx?message_id=1015680&cat_id=3
Cjford
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Cjford
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6/29/2018 at 12:44 PM

Is there even any confirmation this is in fact going to be a Tim hortons? I havent seen any proof other than OP mentioned that there were surveyors there...
brandon1
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6/29/2018 at 1:24 PM

Cjford said "Is there even any confirmation this is in fact going to be a Tim hortons? I havent seen any proof other than OP mentioned that there were surveyors there... "

All I have is a discussion with the company that is building it. The next decision is if entrance will be on 1st or Richmond.
Adam

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Adam
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Rumour
6/29/2018 at 2:08 PM

Should be viewed as rumour without comment from Tim’s rep, Planning or better yet both.
wheatcitygirl
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wheatcitygirl
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Coffee
6/29/2018 at 5:42 PM

Not a big fan of Tim's. If it is around and I want coffee that is what I will get. Starbucks is too strong for me. I love Forbidden Flavors hot and cold. Wish it was them opening another location (with better parking than 18th st).
GWS
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GWS
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Tims
7/1/2018 at 7:17 PM

It really doesn't matter where they put one because if you build it they will come......
Adam

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Adam
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New proposed Tim Hortons
6/21/2019 at 5:00 PM

Does look like there was something to this discussion....
https://ebrandon.ca/buzzpost.aspx?buzz_id=354
Triplethreat
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Triplethreat
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Funny In A Strange Way
6/21/2019 at 5:53 PM

Years ago, before Tim's ever opened in Brandon and before I even knew what Tim Horton's was, a buddy of mine told me they were going to build one at 1st & Richmond. I asked what Tim's was and he told me coffee and donut chain. So it will be kind of a strange coincidence if they do build one there now. Anyway, I wish them the best of success if they do. Will it hurt Tastee's? Maybe a little, but Tim's doesn't sell ice cream, or burgers for that matter, in a big way.
Exhausted
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drive thru regs
6/21/2019 at 6:10 PM

I believe there are more regs on drive thru lengths etc than there was when other ones were built.

hopefully anyway won't want traffic backed up on Richmond or 1st street.