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like a fool ─── (seventeen.)

HEESEUNG IS NERVOUS.

Not nervous in the way most people get when they hang out with someone they like. He’s nervous because he can’t remember if he renewed his Costco membership. The two of you sit in the back of Jaehyun’s Rav4. Jaehyun is the Lyft driver Heeseung ordered a minute ago.

You were surprised when Heeseung told you that he ordered a Lyft, because, “Hee, Costco is a ten minute walk from here.”

He coughed into his sleeve, cheeks reddening because he had forgotten like a complete idiot and said, “I can’t cancel now because Jaehyun is downstairs.”

So as Jaehyun pulls into the parking lot of Costco, Heeseung takes a light breath and forces a smile. So what if he left his membership card at home? You guys can just walk back to your shared apartment and walk back to Costco, right?

Wrong.

Who knows what you’ll tell your friends about this encounter? Ningning already wants Heeseung six feet under, so if she finds out that he not only made you take an ordered two minute car ride, but he also made you walk back home and back to Costco, who knows how much further she’ll want him gone?

The two of you bid Jaehyun goodbye and walk up to the entrance, when Heeseung gives you a pained smile, “I don’t think I have my Costco card on me right now.”

Your jaw drops in complete shock, stopping you in your tracks, “I haven’t gotten mine renewed since April. What are we gonna do now?”

Heeseung narrows his eyes. He has a good idea. Then he claps loudly, holding his hand out for you right after, “Let’s take a walk.”

The shy smile on your face makes him giddy as you interlace your fingers and let him lead you. The walk to your destination isn’t long, since it’s still within the downtown area, and it takes you a second to realize exactly where Heeseung is taking you.

Your jaw goes slack as your favourite restaurant comes in view, a squeak is let out, as Heeseung pulls you into the Joey Burrard location. He did some digging and found out exactly where you had dinner the night you were drunk crying. Fortunately, Ningning is actually quite nice once bribed with rare Pokemon cards.

Once the two of you are seated, Heeseung rests his chin in his palm, eyes gazing at you as if you were the only person in the restaurant. Biting back a smile, you look at him with your eyebrows raised, “Yes?”

“Tell me about yourself,” Heeseung replies. Three years of living together and Heeseung has never learned anything about you directly from the source. He’s only heard pieces and tidbits about you from his friends or your friends.

“Umm .. My name is Y/N L/N and I was born in Toronto, Ontario. My parents are divorced. I have an older brother. I took gymnastics since I was 4. I’ve spoken French since Pre-K. My favourite singers are Britney and SZA. My favourite Chiikawa character is Momonga. My favourite Disney movie is Tangled. My favourite ice cream flavour is maple walnut.” you rattle facts about yourself off the top of your head and Heeseung smiles.

Everything you say is true. You have a few gymnastics trophies lined up in the living room, your French sounds more fluent than Jimin’s, and he can always hear either Britney or SZA blasting from your speaker in your room. You’re always carrying around some fluffy white and baby blue squirrel looking merch with you and you’re always singing I See The Light from the Tangled movie soundtrack. You’re an amalgamation of past experiences that Heeseung’s never gotten to see, but either way, he looks at you and all he sees is a future with you.

Maybe in the future, he’ll be able to share a favourite thing with you. And maybe that thing will be a boba drink from a franchise other than Gongcha.

“Hey, welcome to— No way!” a familiar voice greets you from above and when the two of you look up, you’re greeted by Jake in a waiter uniform.

Great. Just great.

“What are you two doing here? Just chilling?” Jake asks, almost too excitedly. “Or are you two on a date?”

“Um, the second one,” Heeseung answers plainly. His eyes meet yours for a split second and he can see the way your eyes dazzle under the dim lighting at his answer. “We’re on. We’re on a date. Yeah.”

Jake’s smile grows impossibly wider and he claps his hands, “That’s great! Do you guys want drinks to start? Do you need more time?”

Heeseung’s eyes meet yours again and you nod at him, “I think I’ll order for the two of us.”

He doesn’t know what it is, but he trusts you. You know what you’re doing, you come here on a semi-regular basis. Heeseung just hopes he doesn’t look like a fool.

You give Jake your order and as he’s writing things down, he looks at you, “How’s the project coming along?”

“Oh, the French one with Hoon? We’re pretty much done, we finished that night after everyone came skating with us,” you laugh, recalling the memory.

Heeseung feels a bitter taste in his mouth, hearing you call Sunghoon a nickname. Sure, you called him Hee earlier, but the way Hoon just effortlessly rolls off your tongue makes him kind of jealous.

Hopefully, tonight changes that and you’ll be calling Heeseung by a nickname too.

Jake finally leaves and you notice the pout that’s been sitting on Heeseung’s face, “Why you pouting, pretty boy?”

As if on cue, Heeseung’s pout turns into a wide grin, his heart pounding loudly in his chest and the blood pumping ringing in his ears. Maybe looking foolish tonight doesn’t seem like a bad idea afterall.

───

Jake brings the entrees and it seems like everything is going off smoothly, until you take a look at your steak and ravioli. The steak is burnt to a crisp and when you cut into it, the steak is well done. There isn’t any raw meat left.

Furrowing your eyebrows, you look at Heeseung with a frown, “Well. I’m going to send it back. Try some of your food before I send this back.”

Heeseung takes a bite of his cod and it’s delicious. It’s like nothing he’s ever had before and the way he looks at you with puppy dog eyes has you laughing.

“You’re so cute, Heeseung,” you mumble. If you’re flustered, there’s no evidence of it. However, it’s very evident that Heeseung is flustered. He can’t look in your general direction and refuses to make any eye contact with you whatsoever.

Oh, how the turn tables.

Your food is sent back without any delay and you and Heeseung chit chat about this and that, until Heeseung goes, “What made you like me?”

You choke on your new steak, coughing, a fist pounding on your chest. Heeseung can only watch in horror as Jake comes up behind you to perform the abdominal thrust.

After a while, the steak you were choking on flies out of your mouth and lands on Heeseung’s plate. You and Heeseung look at his plate with your jaws dropped and then look at Jake, who frowns. “Um, I’ll try to get this replaced. Hold on.”

Heeseung’s plate is removed from the table and Heeseung is still gaping like a fish, “I am so sorry.”

You gasp, “No! I’m sorry! What the heck, you probably think I’m so gross and weird now!”

Heeseung hands go up in surrender, “No! No! I still like you— I still think you’re cute and pretty and funny and I still like you, don’t worry!”

Gasping again, your hands come up to cover your face in shock at Heeseung’s impulsive confession, but in the midst of it, you knock over the cocktail in front of you. The glass shatters on the ground and your classic negroni splatters everywhere. At this point, other patrons are beginning to look at you and Heeseung in wonder.

Hiding your face, you mumble, “This is a disaster.”

Heeseung frowns. The tone of your voice sounds clearly upset and for a first date, this is clearly a disaster. This was supposed to be everything you’ve ever wanted for the past three years, but now here you are: mascara stained tears around your eyes from choking, choking and spitting in front of your crush, and breaking the restaurant’s dinnerware. Heeseung can’t help but feel disappointed. He should have planned better.

He asks Jake for the bill and you can’t bring yourself to look at him, even if it’s just through your eyelashes. The pout on your face is cute though and Heeseung just wants to kiss you better.

It isn’t until Jake comes back with a one hundred fifty dollar dinner bill that Heeseung checks his pockets for his wallet. Both front pockets and both back pockets are empty. Huffing, Heeseung forces a smile as he asks Jake to bend over.

“Is it possible for you to get the meal comped?” Heeseung whispers. “She’s upset and I feel bad for putting her through this.”

“I’ll see what I can do,” Jake replies. He heads to the back to talk to the restaurant manager, leaving you and Heeseung to your own devices. Long gone is the sparkle in your eye, but the pout still lingers.

Heeseung reaches over to run a thumb across your chin, mirroring your pout, “Look at you, pretty girl. Pouting. I’m sorry.”

You mumble, “Sorry for what? It was me who ruined the date.”

“No, it was me. I should have planned it better and I shouldn’t have asked you that question while you were eating,” Heeseung replies earnestly. “I’ll make it up to you.”

“Really?” you ask. The sparkle in your eyes return and Heeseung holds out a hand, to which you give him one of your own, and he places a light kiss on the back of it.

“Of course,” he grins when you bite back a smile.

Jake comes back with his own smile, “I just comped your meal!”

The two of you leave the restaurant after thanking Jake and bidding him a good night. You walk hand in hand again, but to your apartment this time. The smile never leaves your face once and when you close your bedroom door, Heeseung is surprised to hear you play Super Shy by NewJeans.

(sixteen.) / masterlist / (eighteen.)

summary. who cares if you’re desperate? who cares if you’re pathetic? who cares if you’re a loser? pay them haters no mind, because your roommate, lee heeseung, is gonna fall for you one day! fortunately for you, that day may be sooner than later.

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Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario — Essential for Safety and Hygiene

Kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario is a necessary service for all commercial kitchens, restaurants, cafeterias, and foodservice businesses. At Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners, we specialize in providing high-quality and reliable kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario and kitchen hood cleaning Ontario services. Based in Canada, we serve a wide range of clients who depend on us for clean, safe, and fire-compliant kitchen exhaust systems.

Why Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Is Important

What We Offer

At Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners, we offer complete services for both kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario and kitchen hood cleaning Ontario. Our services include:

1. Full System Cleaning

We clean the entire kitchen exhaust system from the hood to the fan and ductwork, ensuring there is no grease left behind.

2. NFPA 96 Compliance

We follow all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96 standards for kitchen cleaning. This keeps your kitchen safe and compliant with local regulations.

3. Certified and Experienced Team

Our team is trained, insured, and experienced in handling all types of kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario jobs.

4. Affordable Maintenance Packages

We offer scheduled maintenance plans to keep your system clean year-round, saving you money in the long run.

Benefits of Regular Kitchen Hood Cleaning Ontario

Investing in kitchen hood cleaning Ontario offers many benefits for businesses:

Fire Prevention: Grease buildup is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Regular cleaning greatly reduces the risk.

Improved Air Quality: Removing smoke and grease particles makes your kitchen more pleasant and safe for staff.

Better Efficiency: Clean systems run better, leading to lower energy bills and longer-lasting equipment.

Legal Compliance: Regular kitchen hood cleaning Ontario ensures compliance with health and safety codes.

Professional Image: A clean kitchen builds trust with customers and health inspectors.

Who Needs These Services?

All commercial food businesses should schedule regular kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario and kitchen hood cleaning Ontario services. This includes:

Restaurants

Hotels and resorts

Cafeterias

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We offer flexible scheduling, including nighttime and weekend cleanings, to avoid disrupting your operations.

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Why Channel Letters Are the Go-To Signage Choice for Mississauga Stores

In the competitive retail and service landscape of Mississauga, visibility is everything. Whether you're running a trendy boutique in Port Credit or managing a well-established business along Hurontario Street, how your storefront looks directly affects customer footfall and brand perception. Among the many signage options available, channel letters have steadily become the top choice for business owners across the city—and for good reason.

What Are Channel Letters?

Channel letters are 3D, individually crafted letters or symbols, typically made from metal or acrylic, that are mounted directly onto a building's facade or onto a raceway. They can be illuminated or non-illuminated, and customized in a wide variety of fonts, sizes, and colors. The most popular types include front-lit, back-lit (halo), and combination-lit channel letters.

Now that we know what they are, let’s explore why channel letters have become the go-to signage solution for Mississauga businesses.

1. Exceptional Visibility – Day and Night

Mississauga is a bustling city with heavy foot and vehicle traffic. Whether your store is located near Square One Shopping Centre or in a quieter industrial area, standing out is critical. Illuminated channel letters are highly visible both during the day and at night. The LED lighting used in these signs ensures consistent brightness, helping your business stay prominent even in low-light conditions or harsh Canadian winters.

For stores that operate after dark—like restaurants, bars, convenience stores, or clinics—this kind of visibility can make the difference between getting noticed or being overlooked.

2. Professional and Polished Appearance

Presentation matters. Channel letters convey a sense of professionalism and trust. Their sleek, three-dimensional look provides a level of sophistication that flat signs or vinyl banners simply cannot achieve.

In a city like Mississauga, where businesses range from global franchises to local boutiques, brand image is crucial. A custom-designed channel letter sign helps businesses maintain a cohesive and upscale storefront appearance that attracts new customers and reassures returning ones.

3. Highly Customizable for Any Brand

Every brand has its own identity, and channel letters offer unmatched flexibility when it comes to customization. From bold fonts and vibrant colors to lighting effects and mounting styles, you can tailor your signage to align perfectly with your brand aesthetic.

For example:

A tech company near Sheridan Park might opt for a modern, back-lit design.

A cozy café in Streetsville may choose warm-toned, front-lit letters with a vintage font.

This versatility makes channel letters a favorite among marketing-conscious business owners in Mississauga.

4. Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly

Mississauga businesses are increasingly embracing sustainable practices, and channel letters support that goal. Modern signs are typically illuminated using energy-efficient LED technology, which consumes significantly less power than traditional fluorescent or neon lighting. LEDs also have a longer lifespan, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.

Choosing LED channel letters can help businesses save on energy bills while also promoting a green image—a win-win for the environment and your bottom line.

5. Durability in All Weather Conditions

Ontario weather can be unpredictable, from hot and humid summers to snow-laden winters. Channel letters are built to last. Constructed with weather-resistant materials such as aluminum and acrylic, these signs can withstand rain, snow, wind, and UV exposure.

When installed professionally, they remain securely fixed and functional for years, making them a reliable long-term investment for Mississauga stores.

6. Compliance with City Signage Regulations

Mississauga, like many cities in Ontario, has strict bylaws regarding signage—especially in terms of size, illumination, and placement. Channel letters are a compliant-friendly option, as they are easy to design within regulatory guidelines. Many local signage companies in Mississauga are well-versed in municipal codes and can assist in ensuring your signage meets all legal requirements, avoiding potential fines or redesigns.

7. Proven Return on Investment

While channel letters might have a higher upfront cost compared to some other signage types, the long-term return on investment is excellent. They are low-maintenance, long-lasting, energy-efficient, and offer high impact in terms of visibility and brand recall. This means more people recognize and remember your business, leading to more foot traffic and increased revenue.

In a competitive retail environment like Mississauga, that brand recognition can be a key driver of growth.

Final Thoughts

For businesses in Mississauga looking to boost their visibility, enhance their brand image, and make a lasting impression, channel letters are the ultimate signage solution. Their sleek design, customization options, and energy efficiency make them a smart investment for any storefront.

If you're opening a new store or considering a signage upgrade, channel letters are a proven way to make your mark—literally and figuratively—in the local business scene.

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Buying a Franchise Canada: A Path to Business Success

For entrepreneurs looking to start a business with support, resources, and an established brand, buying a franchise in Canada is an attractive option. Franchising offers many benefits, from established business models and brand recognition to marketing and training support, making it a viable pathway for business ownership in Canada.

Franchise Directory Canada: Navigating Your Options

When it comes to buying a franchise, the range of options can be overwhelming. This is where a franchise directory in Canada proves invaluable. These directories offer a comprehensive listing of franchise opportunities across different industries—from food and retail to service and fitness. By using a directory, potential franchisees can easily compare franchise types, initial investment requirements, and support structures.

Directories often offer advanced filters that allow individuals to search for franchises based on factors such as investment amount, location, and industry. This structured information enables prospective franchise owners to make informed decisions and streamline the search process.

Canadian Business Franchises: Choosing the Right Industry

Canada boasts a diverse franchise market, covering sectors from restaurants and coffee shops to cleaning services, real estate, and fitness. Canadian business franchises come in all shapes and sizes, allowing aspiring franchise owners to find opportunities that align with their experience, interests, and goals.

Food service franchises, for example, are popular for their proven profitability, but they often come with higher initial costs and operating expenses. Conversely, home-based or mobile service franchises may offer lower upfront costs and more flexibility. Understanding the financial requirements, daily operational responsibilities, and long-term growth potential of each type of franchise will help narrow down choices that best suit individual ambitions.

Franchise Opportunities in Canada: Getting Started

Canada's franchising industry is regulated to ensure transparency and fairness. Prospective franchisees should explore franchise opportunities in Canada by investigating the financial requirements, franchisee-franchisor relationships, and market trends of the businesses they’re interested in. For example, some provinces, like Alberta and Ontario, have franchise legislation that requires franchisors to disclose key business and financial details, allowing prospective franchisees to make informed choices.

One major step in buying a franchise is to evaluate the support and training provided by the franchisor. Good franchisors will offer comprehensive training, covering everything from daily operations to marketing strategies. Additionally, some franchises offer ongoing support to help franchisees navigate market changes and stay competitive.

Conclusion:

Franchise Canada offers Canadians a structured way to enter the business world with a well-defined roadmap. Through franchise directories, prospective franchisees can explore various industries, investment levels, and locations. With ample franchise opportunities, those who choose the right brand and diligently assess their options have a promising foundation for success in the franchising world.

Source: https://franchisescanada.blogspot.com/2024/11/buying-franchise-canada-path-to.html

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Coffee Houses and the Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon

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Coffee Houses and the Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon

Coffee Houses and the Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon!

A coffee house is an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments, and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers. The first known use of the term coffeehouse was in 1612. More commonly a coffee house or coffee shop (cafe) serves various types of coffee, espresso, latte, americano and cappuccino.

Coffee houses are popular hangout spots in pop culture. The most famous example is Central Perk from the television show Friends. However, there are many more examples. Not only are these places great spots to get together on tv, they also work great in real life. Whether it’s the start of your road trip, a neutral place for a first date, or a pit stop along your journey, the coffee house is essential to every day life.

Real life coffee shops include Robin’s Donuts, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and Tim Horton’s. McDonald’s is also becoming known for their great coffee. It seems as though everyone is trying to get on the coffee train.

Who was Tim Horton, and what is Tim Horton’s?

Tim Hortons Inc., known colloquially as Tim’s, Timmies, or Timmy’s, is a Canadian multinational coffeehouse and restaurant chain with headquarters in Toronto; it serves coffee, donuts, sandwiches, breakfast egg muffins and other fast-food items. It is Canada’s largest quick-service restaurant chain, with 5,701 restaurants in 13 countries, as of September 2023.

1964 saw the company founded in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian ice hockey player Tim Horton (1930–1974) and Jim Charade (1934–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974. Joyce expanded the chain into a multi-billion dollar franchise. Charade left the organization in 1966 and briefly returned in 1970 and 1993 through 1996.

On August 26, 2014, Burger King agreed to merge with Tim Hortons for US$11.4 billion. The two chains became subsidiaries of Toronto-based holding company Restaurant Brands International on December 15, 2014.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is a coffee drink mix of traditional fall spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), steamed milk, espresso, and often sugar, with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice. The beverage is most commonly associated with Starbucks, which first offered the drink in the fall of 2003. And that is the coffee houses and the Pumpkin Spice phenomenon!

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TIM HORTONS

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Tim Hortons, Inc. develops, franchises, and operates quick service restaurants. The company appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots, specialty teas, fruit smoothies, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including trademark donuts. It has vertically integrated manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution operations, which supply paper, equipment, food products, frozen, and refrigerated products to restaurants. The company distributes coffee and other beverages, non- perishable food, supplies packaging, and equipment to system restaurants through distribution centers and third-party distributors. It operates through two regional segments: Canada and United States. It was founded by Tim Horton and Ronald V. Joyce in May 1964 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.



Tim Hortons Inc.

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Type

Public (TSX: THI, NYSE: THI)

Industry

Restaurants[1]

Founded

Hamilton, Ontario (1964)

Headquarters

Oakville, Ontario

Key people

Paul D. House, (Executive Chairman) , Don Schroeder, CEO, and President, and Director (as of March 1st 2008)

Tim Horton and Ron Joyce, co-founders

Products

Coffee

Doughnuts

Timbits

Bagels

Muffins

Soups

Sandwiches

Iced cappuccinos

Ice cream

Revenue

12px $1.896 billion CAD (2007)[2]

Net income

12px $270 million CAD (2007)[2]

Number of employees

100,000 (2008)

Website

www.timhortons.com

[vancouverislandtotoronto2023]

Day 24, Monday, June 19: Grand Bend to St Marys to Toronto, Ontario.

Today I come back home. I sleep in until 8:00 AM, take advantage of the outdoor shower, and have a small breakfast and coffee with my hosts Dave and Wendy before heading off to St Marys to visit friends there.

It's only when I plop down in a chair at Bruce and Laurie's in St Marys that I realise how exhausted I am. I don't want to get out. Lucky for me, Bruce is a health food aficionado, and he and Laurie have some tonic and chili that pep me back up.

Suitably refreshed, I decide to eschew the scenic route and to take Hwy 8 directly through Stratford and Kitchener to the 401, 407, and home.

I get home around 4:30 PM. It's great to see Janis and home, but I'm both tired and a bit disoriented. Somewhat surprisingly, I realise that it's going to take some time to acclimatize myself back to my real life. I'm in bed by 6:00 PM. I'll worry about it tomorrow. I sleep until 8:00 AM the next morning.

So in hindsight, after 24 days and 12,000 km, what are the primary memories that stick in my mind. Here's my attempt at the list.

1. My decision to avoid interstates, big cities, and franchise restaurants was a good one. I feel that I saw so much more of the real America in her back roads, small towns and local bars, restaurants, and cafes.

2. Colorado is an incredible state - Durango, Telluride, the Million Dollar Highway, Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs. It is just an amazing state.

3. Visiting long-lost friends in Nevada and California and enjoying their hospitality just added such a positive element to the trip. It was like the maraschino cherry on top of the sundae.

4. Traveling the Great Plains across the SW was simply incredible. The history of America's westward expansion and so many of its signature people and places is written on those plains.

5. South Dakota is another amazing state - Custer, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Needles Pkwy, the Black Hills. Simply beautiful and amazing.

6. I stopped in many small cafes on my trip. The people I met, the conversations that I had, the hospitality that I enjoyed, the Baileys in my breakfast coffees. So interesting, enjoyable, and memorable.

7. Death Valley, from 8,000 ft and 48° in Mammoth Lakes in the morning to 200 feet below sea level and 110° in the afternoon, need I say more?

8. Yosemite, this is June, but it took me three tries to find a clear path over Yosemite to Nevada. My first try, the Tioga Pass (Hwy 120 - 10,000 ft) was blocked with snow. My second try, the Sonora Pass ( Hwy 108 - 9,600 ft) was also blocked by snow. I finally made it through on the Carson Pass (State Rte 88 - 8,650 ft). In June.

9. The Utah Salt Flats. Great Salt Lake is a terminal lake, which means three rivers flow in, and none flow out. The only way it loses water is through evaporation. The result is a 4,400 sq km lake that is saltier than the ocean and a huge salt flat running all the way west of Salt Lake City to the Bonneyville Salt Flats and the Nevada border.

10. Route 66, established in 1926, is one of the originals of the US Numbered Highway System and runs for 2,400 miles across two-thirds of America from Chicago to Los Angeles. Much of it now is intertwined with interstates, and my route often took me elsewhere, but none the less, I was finally able to ride at least part of this storied highway.

11. As a Canadian, I have a more than passing acquaintance with lakes Erie, Ontario, Huron, and Superior. Not so with Lake Michigan. My exposure on this trip was when I took the fast ferry across the lake from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Muskegon, Michigan. 80 miles in two and a half hours was quite the experience, as were the beautiful calm waters of Lake Michigan and the incredible sheltered harbour in, and the resort town of Muskegon. And another great breakfast spot.

12. Passing over the Continental Divide through the 12,000 ft Loveland Pass in Colorado and crossing the storied Missouri River (the longest river in the US, it runs 2,341 miles from SW Montana before joining the Mississippi River in Missouri) and the Mississippi River (it starts in northern Minnesota and it runs 2,340 miles to the Mississippi Delta in the Gulf of Mexico).

13. The farms and ranches of the US southwest and the Great Plains. I was astounded how location, altitude, and irrigation had such an impact on agriculture and life style. Generally speaking, it's higher, cooler, wetter, and greener vs. lower, warmer, dryer, and browner. I saw lots and lots of naturally brown areas transformed to green by irrigation along with days without end of hay, straw, wheat, corn, and soybeans along with countless horses, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, and buffalo.

My conclusions are twofold: there is no substitution for the educational experience of traveling; and notwithstanding the apparently overwhelming sentiment of these days and times, there is much, much more that binds us together than what separates us.

[swingsetindecember]

another example is like home depot came to quebec but isn't the number one home improvement store. people will prefer to go to rona or reno depot, both quebec businesses. and largely hold quebec brands. again i remember home depot wanted to largely walk in and crush the market but again has to compete a lot with the other two brands. rona and reno depot have a lot more decorating options. like home depot is very bare bones.

RONA:

RENO DEPOT:

michaels only recently came into quebec and is usually poorly stocked in quebec while deserres is quebec's version of crafting store franchise and has a more intimate boutique shopping experience with less of a walmart feel. like each store is different and has art installations. you go to omer to get paint and canvases, drawing supplies and the store carries not just the store brand. you have sections for beading and glass work and stationary.

DESERRES:

swiss chalet doesn't exist anymore really in quebec. if it does it is more to the ontario border. saint hubert and benny's are the prefered bbq chicken restaurants.

like simons is i would say the equivalent of macy's but has a real boutique appeal where you can get affordable clothes but also upscale options. you can even get alterations. each store is unique in floor plan and design.

SIMONS:

sephora has tried to break into quebec's market but again it is usually poorly stocked and more often there a better options like at drugstores (jean coutu/pharmaprix/uniprix) have separate beauty sections carrying the same brands that you would find at sephora with the benefit of getting discounts for the whole store.

JEAN COUTU:

it's just an interesting bubble that was created due to language requirements and french quebec wanting intimate and personalized boutique shopping experiences. even the lighting is softer

quebec's language laws have protected quebec in a weird way from late stage capitalism. by no means to idealize quebec, i just don't see it wildly talked about how a language barrier has stalled capitalism.

i am sure there are socio-economic papers written on this. like because you need to have french contracts, terms of service and signage, a lot of american companies and global conglomerates don't go to quebec. like a lot of businesses just don't exist in quebec compared to the rest of canada. like franchise restaurants. quebec has a lot less franchise restaurants. oh there are a couple but they are like very specific to quebec and also just in the more metropolitan areas. usually in suburbs you don't have a lot of franchise restaurants.

this is also sweepstakes. because in quebec a mail in entry is required for any sweepstakes. you don't have to buy the product. also a lot of brands need to have their labels in french so a lot of products just don't get to quebec market

also a lot of the population wants to be serviced in french so they prefer quebec companies. this is why there are quebec specific internet and telephone companies. bootlegging is wild popular because there was usually a lag before you could get english content because they needed to make the french dub.

its also why movie rental stores stayed open for a long time in quebec because they catered to french language dubbed movies. like blockbuster did come to quebec but it didn't have the same chokehold on the market. like i rarely went to blockbuster growing up, there were 3 local video rental places that had more titles than blockbuster because the blockbuster business model didn't appeal to quebec residents. especially if you wanted to rent french versions of video games.

anyway, just interesting to think about

[myironskilletblog]

10 Reasons Restaurant Franchises in Ontario Are Profitable

Start gaining high profit by investing in restaurant franchises in Ontario and manage food shops and restaurants of your choice with full franchisor support.

Plenty of restaurant franchises in Ontario offer excellent opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking profit. Managing a business is made easy with franchises thanks to their easy-to-use system. Both experienced and inexperienced entrepreneurs benefit from such companies.

Entrepreneurs nowadays want less risk when investing their money. Having access to a business with a solid foundation and a proven working business model is a fantastic opportunity for people who want to get into the food business.

With Ontario's vibrant and active community, it’s easy enough to put up a restaurant or food shop and attract customers. The great thing about popular restaurants and brands is that they’ve already established loyal customers interested in buying from their restaurants.

What Is a Restaurant Franchise?

Franchise restaurants are businesses owned by a more prominent company. When you buy a franchise, you purchase the rights to run someone’s brand, but you don’t technically own the business. You must follow the rules and protocols when running these types of companies.

Everything from the menu, the service, and the business model is already predefined. All you have to do is to follow the instructions and run the business according to how it’s already run in other franchises.

Even though these companies are rigorous regarding how entrepreneurs should manage the units, it has a lot of advantages. One is the tremendous amount of support that the brand gives you. They will provide you with training, support, and assistance regarding supplies and marketing plans.

Reasons to Invest in Restaurant Franchises in Ontario

Deciding on the franchise you wish to buy can take time and effort. Before you choose a brand, you should familiarize yourself with them. It also helps to know the culture of the brands and what products and services they offer.

Below are some reasons why restaurant franchises in Ontario are often successful and profitable. When it comes to Ontario, there are countless popular restaurants to franchise and plenty of opportunities to grab.

Having a Competitive Market

Ontario is known to be among the top-ranked places where the business climate is excellent. The location also has more streamlined regulations and low energy pricing. That’s why investors start-up businesses there owing to the low-risk investment climate.

More Value for Multi-Unit Restaurants

There has been growth with franchises open in more than one location. Plenty of modern franchises are multi-unit, successfully establishing their brand and presence to more people. It’s all about taking advantage of a proven business model and the ability to open franchises in more than one location.

Major Markets Are Easily Accessible

Having a base in Ontario means reaching out to about 450 million customers in North America. The transportation infrastructure in Ontario is one of the best, which means that you cantilever products and services efficiently and conveniently.

Suppliers Are Easy to Find

For a restaurant franchise to work, you must have regular and quick access to suppliers. Ontario gives you the option to access more than 200 agricultural commodities in the local area. That means you can access fresh ingredients throughout the province.

Stable Marketplace

Ontario is considered the most efficient North American hub for global businesses. Entrepreneurs interested in opening successful franchises can take advantage of the market's diversity, activity, and stability.

Fast-Growing Food Industry

The food industry is steadily growing in Ontario. The area has become one of the best places to generate future income, especially for restaurant franchises. Compared to other business franchises, restaurants are one of the most successful.

The Variety of Customers

It’s worth the risk to start franchises in areas that have variety when it comes to customers. There are smaller franchisers that are forced to yield when they are faced with limited customers. However, if you operate in an area with diverse customer tastes, it’s easier to cater to a broader palette.

The Population Likes to Eat Out

People love going out to eat in Ontario, and it grows each time new people visit the area. Those who move in and arrive for a holiday can be considered potential customers. One of the main reasons people like eating outside is that they don’t want to cook at home and prefer more convenience in their food options.

You Won’t Run Out of Franchise Options

Owing to the diversity in population in Ontario, you won’t have problems picking a restaurant franchise. Since plenty of people in the population have a variety of tastes, you can choose specific cuisines and still have customers entering the restaurant.

Generate Better Income

Ontario has a good business climate that contributes to generating higher incomes. You are in an area where food choices are plenty, the marketplace is reasonable, and you have easy access to your suppliers. Opening up a franchise and finding yourself successful with a good amount of revenue is possible.

Choosing the Right Brand

How can you choose the right brand to work with when you’re interested in franchising? The decision depends on what your preferences are for food. You could go for popular restaurant names or niche food companies if you plan to cater to a specific crowd.

You can always attract customers in the Ontario area. For entrepreneurs who need more experience in the food business, franchises are the best option. Some brands might look for those with experience, but it’s not a heavy requirement for most companies.

Less Risk and More Profit

Go for a brand you’re most comfortable with or are most familiar with compared to others. Knowing more about the brand will make it easier for you to adapt to its rules. Remember that running businesses like these means everything you do is under their supervision.

Since there is a lesser risk when running these restaurants, you won’t have to worry about losing your investment or profit. Franchisors will make sure to give you the support and the training that you need to improve your sales.

The business models for these kinds of businesses are already tried and tested. The central branch well accounts for everything from the supplies, staff training, marketing, and equipment. That’s why it’s always the best option to buy restaurant franchises in Ontario that you genuinely like.

[staticspaces]

Coffee Time

You can find the video at the link below!!

https://youtu.be/ohPLRY92yZ4

Today, let's take a look at some overall shots of this abandoned coffee shop!!

In this week's post we will be taking a look at a Coffee Time restaurant that has been abandoned since 2009.  Coffee Time has been around since the 80s, it is a coffee shop that serves coffee (obviously), donuts, sandwiches and soups, among other things.  It has always taken a backseat to the more popular chains such as Tim Hortons or Starbucks and is similar to say Country Style in terms of sales and reach.  I personally have never been a fan of Coffee Time, their coffee was never as good as the other brands and their food always just looked less appealing as well.  Growing up before I had a car, the closest coffee shop to home was a Coffee Time and I have many fond memories of sitting in the restaurant till all hours of the night with friends...who knows, maybe their menu has improved since then!

With its headquarters in Scarborough, Ontario, Coffee Time operates over 100 stores throughout Ontario and Alberta.  Founded in 1982 by Tom Michalopoulos in Bolton, Ontario.  The first few stores were operated under license agreements until they began franchising the restaurants in the late 80s.  In October 2006 the brand's parent company, Chairman's Brand Corporation bought the Alton Food Group, which owned Robin's Donuts, 241 Pizza and Mrs. Powell's Cinnamon Buns.  Starting in 2014 Coffee Time began updating and rebranding their locations, apparently this location missed its chance by only five years.

As for this particular store, I think it closed mainly due to being in a bad location.  It was part of a larger building that housed other businesses, when the restaurant closed, they built a wall to separate it from the rest of the building and it remained in the same state, untouched for over a decade.  The building also appeared to be in really rough shape, the roof looks as though it was beginning to fail before 2015.  The McDonald's closed in late 2015, the gas station and go-kart track would later close in 2019 but more about those later in part two of the video.  Since then the building has deteriorated even further, the roof has developed holes and the vandals have taken over.  In the spring or 2022 the entire building now sits boarded up and likely awaiting the wrecking ball before the property is redeveloped.

[jackhues]

back to toronto - mama's backstory

note: mama's nickname before she was mama is peach! there'll be a few chapters of this, just to give some backstory on mama and aus' relationship / life before peanut was born! and ik the game mentioned here is an away game, but for the sake of the story, we'll pretend it's a home game

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the energy in toronto was different than anywhere else. it was why peach loved the city.

she grinned to herself as they made their way through the downtown traffic. while almost everyone hated toronto traffic, it wouldn’t ruin her good mood. it was the day before opening night for the toronto maple leafs, and peach was back in the city she practically grew up in. it was going to be a good day, she could tell.

william nylander parked his car outside his house, ushering peach and the hughes inside.

just a few years ago, willy had been living with peach and the hughes in their toronto home, and now peach was here with her younger brothers to spend the week with him.

“oh! that’s so cool!” jack grinned, immediately dropping his bag on the floor and going to a framed and signed jersey on the wall.

peach rolled her eyes, clearing her throat and motioning to jack’s duffel bag that he threw on the floor.

“oh yeah,” jack muttered, coming back and shouldering his duffel bag.

peach laughed, flicking her younger brother lightly, before addressing willy. “where do you want us to put our bags?”

“just right here,” willy led them to the back, where he had two spare rooms available. 

peach took the smaller one, while her brothers shared the other room. peach spent the first day back in toronto exploring kensington market with her brothers. she missed that one burger restaurant more than she’d like to admit.

before any of the hughes had realized it, they were gearing up for the toronto maple leafs first game of the season, against the ottawa senators. peach had her ‘nylander’ jersey on, seats near the glass, and was impatiently waiting for puck drop.

the game was intense — the battle of ontario always was. with the leafs new rookie, auston matthews, scoring all four goals for the team, the leafs had managed to push the game to overtime.

“i hate overtime,” quinn muttered from next to luke.

peach was too busy trying not to tear her hair out to answer.

“matthews is scoring the game winner,” jack grinned from next to her, bouncing in his seat. “i’m calling it from now.”

“he already has four goals,” luke said from between quinn and peach. “you think he’s gonna score the ot goal also?”

“it’s auston matthews!” jack emphasized. “if anyone will score the fifth and game winning goal, it’s him.”

“careful, jack,” peach joked. “your man-crush is showing.”

quinn and luke laughed, while jack merely rolled his eyes. 

it was true. jack had gone to the leafs store and bought an overpriced auston matthews jersey before the game because they were all sold out online. he had this idea that matthews was going to be the saviour of the franchise.

peach had to admit that he was probably the leafs’ best chance in a really long time.

the puck dropped for ot, play continuing on both sides. it didn’t last very long, considering the senators scored less than forty seconds into the first overtime.

there was a chorus of groans from the fans in the arena as the goal horn sounded. 

the game was fun to watch, and the leafs played good, but ottawa just got a good goal in at the end. 

“i hate this team,” jack muttered, shaking his head to himself.

“no you don’t,” quinn rolled his eyes, the four siblings waiting for the crowds to empty a bit before heading to the tunnel.

willy trudged out a few minutes later, managing a smile at the sight of the four hughes kids. peach hugged willy quickly, the rest of the boys exchanging fist bumps as they began talking hockey. peach rolled her eyes at the boys, leaning against the wall as she waited for them to finish so they could go get some ice cream. peach loved hockey, but she wasn’t like her brothers where she needed to talk about it twenty-four/seven.

it’s jack’s unusual silence that drew peach’s attention back to the boys’ conversation.

luke and quinn were talking to willy about a play in the third period, one that led to ottawa’s goal. surprisingly, jack remained silent during this, breathing funny as he tried to stay calm.

“what’s wrong?” peach nudged jack’s foot.

jack motioned towards his right, where two leafs players were talking to each other. peach narrowed her eyes, recognizing auston matthews and frederick anderson, the goalie, deep in conversation. 

“quit fangirling,” peach tried not to laugh as jack ducked his head when his favourite rookie glanced over.

willy whistled towards freddie and auston, smiling as they came over. 

“guys, this is auston and freddie,” he motioned towards them. “these are the hughes kids. they were my billet family when i first came to toronto.”

peach put a hand on jack’s shoulder to keep him from bouncing, smiling at the two leafs players.

“you guys played a good game,” peach said to the two, hoping to raise their spirits somewhat.

being part of a family of athletes, peach knew it was hard to console yourself after an overtime loss. she appreciated words of comfort from her friends after those games, and even if she wasn’t ‘friends’ with these two players, she hoped they could still find some comfort in her words.

auston smiled back quickly, “thanks.”

peach noticed jack’s breathing beginning to go funny again, and she patted him as inconspicuously as she could on his back, reminding him to be normal.

“can i get your autograph?” jack asked auston.

“uh… yeah, sure,” auston blinked, taking the marker from jack and signing his jersey.

he was still new to toronto, and not at all used to giving autographs and taking selfies with fans.

jack grinned happily, and peach already knew he was planning on framing the jersey somewhere back home.

auston walked away as the hughes siblings and willy left as well, trying to get the pretty one and her smile out of his head.

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[seat-safety-switch]

To say that I didn’t particularly enjoy my time driving across our great country is an understatement. While the Trans-Canada highway is as pleasurable a drive as ever, and the 1976 Comet GT lived up to its reputation as a road-swallowing go-anywhere machine, I was left wanting something more. And that something more is old-school, shitty restaurants.

When I was a kid, every small town on the highway used to have a variety of execrable food-holes that only stayed afloat because passersby were in too much of a hurry to try and get their money back. Virtually all of them served weak fare that you were lucky to not find an old cigarette butt inside, and everybody local seemed to be ordering off a different menu than you, the outsider.

Cutting that old Mercury out from the tree that had grown around it, I didn’t expect all the greasy-spoons to be gone. I envisioned a lot of great experiences like this on my way to Ontario, in order to attend the 100th anniversary of the invention of rust. What I found instead, though, was Tim Hortons and other depressing chain restaurants, sitting in the spots that used to hold something more interesting. Where I remembered a corn-dog stand cut into a giant fibreglass replica of a tree that was only open two days a week, there was now a corporate shithole that wouldn’t even give me the local variety of food poisoning.

I think there’s still some hope, though. On the way back, I’m going to try and avoid the major highways as much as possible, in order to find places so obscure that even the local politicians can’t justify spending taxpayer money on a franchise. Sure, it’s going to add about a month to my return trip, but I did get a little over-enthusiastic at the corrosion anniversary afterparty, and so I don’t think it’s a good idea to drive all that quickly either.

[worklabournewsresearch]

Unionization for Franchise Workers

“The reason Tim’s employees and so many other workers don’t have the benefit of a union contract is that Ontario’s labour laws make it virtually impossible for workers in franchise operations to join unions.”

“Our current system of labour relations was designed in the 1930s and ’40s when workplaces were very different — and it is profoundly ill-suited to accommodate collective bargaining at thousands of retail franchises across the province. It is very difficult to generate any real bargaining power by trying to unionize one Tim’s store at a time — let alone trying to negotiate at one, or even five, Tim’s stores among the hundreds spread across Ontario.”

“As a result, the overwhelming majority of retail franchise workers in Ontario are not unionized. And it is not for a lack of trying, both by unions and workers. Many unions have organized Tim Hortons, McDonald’s and Starbucks franchises, for example. But those efforts have ultimately failed to create any real union density in the sector because labour laws remain stacked against Ontario’s most vulnerable workers.”

The Toronto Star, January 11, 2018: “Tim Hortons workers need a union,” by Marty Warren

Ontario News Watch, January 15, 2018: “Will Tim Hortons Make Labour An Election Issue?“ by Brad James

CBC Radio’s Cross Country Checkup, January 14, 2018: “Should unions organize low-wage and temporary workers?” (1 hour 53 minutes, audio)

The Toronto Star, January 24, 2018: “Why Tim Hortons’ foul play gives unions a big assist,” by Martin Regg Cohn

Rabble, January 20, 2018: “Time to serve up a union for Tim Hortons workers,” by Linda McQuaig

[burgerkingmenuupdates]

Dollar Menu Burger King

Burger King takes swat with fresh gut bomb burger at McDonald's

Think of it as the gut busters' fight. Burger King also launched a hefty new burger made from a half-pound of beef in an attempt to go after competitor McDonald's, and it went on sale Thursday.

Dollar Menu Burger King - The Pound of the Double Quarter McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder is specifically attacked by King Sandwich. The Burger King edition will consist of two American cheese beef patties, sliced onions, pickles and ketchup on a toasted bun of sesame seeds.

The latest Double Quarter Pound King, unlike the Double Whopper, has no lettuce, tomato or mayonnaise, however, according to the brand, it does have two slices of cheese. The latest burger has 60% more meat than the former Big King burger as well.

This is not the first time McDonald's has been trolled by Burger King. An ad at Halloween time included a creepy version of Ronald McDonald, based on the Stephen King novel, dressed up to mimic Pennywise from the horror movie It. "Come as a clown, eat like a king" was the motto.

Sales of Burger King rose 3.6%, Restaurant Brands International's owner said in his third-quarter earnings report. With the launch of the upscale Signature Crafted Recipes sandwich line, the hand-crafted McCafe drinks and the fresh $1-$2-$3 Dollar Menu, McDonald's has been making strides in 2017.

Both franchises are facing the competition from the so-called better-burger players, as well as Wendy's and smaller regional fast-food burger chains, which offer more costly and, some claim, tastier variants of the American classic, such as Five Men, Smashburger, Shake Shack and Fatburger.

Any traffic is powered by menu programmes that bring novelty. It's the one thing that fast-service restaurants have to do to draw clients,' said Helena Sing, who covers S&P Global's Restaurant Brands International. "This unique programme seeks to target all burger eaters who are hard-core."

Burger King was founded in 1954 and, according to the group, is currently the world's second-largest fast-food burger chain with more than 15,000 outlets around the world.

The portfolio of Ontario-based Restaurant Brands International comprises Tim Hortons and Popeyes as well.

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Jason Kleyn is a Toronto based Commercial, Hospitality and Restaurant Real Estate Agent specializing in selling restaurants, franchises, and commercial real estate.