Late summer or early fall opening expected
The new strip mall going up on Hwy. 14 beside Wendy’s has its first tenant.
Choice Realty announced Sunday that Starbucks Coffee will be opening up a location there later this year.
“We’ve been working on it for a few years now,” Choice Realty owner/broker Dave Kasdorf said. “It took them a while to find the right location and to make the right kind of connection, but we’ve finally got to the point where we can announce it.”
In addition to indoor seating space and likely an outdoor patio area, the restaurant will also offer a drive-thru option for its patrons.
It was the growth of the region that drew the international coffee company to Winkler, Kasdorf shared.
“They look for growth, which the Pembina Valley has, so we know we are able to provide confidence to them that the area is growing and continues to grow,” he said. “The Pembina Valley is definitely on the radar for a lot of companies and franchises … they’re always looking to go to areas that are growing.”
The strip mall will have five other units in it, four of which are still available for lease. A fifth tenant has been secured but not yet announced.
Construction is well underway and it’s anticipated the Starbucks could open in late summer or early fall.
It’s a high-traffic area, Kasdorf noted.
“It’s going to be a great location for any type of retail or business that wants to have the visibility,” he said, urging entrepreneurs to get in touch with Choice Realty for leasing details.
