Whether you are building a fast food restaurant using an existing corporate plan or template, or are creating an independent restaurant from scratch, you will require the services of a professional design consultant.
A design consultant will be able to customize your design plans to your exact needs and ensure it conforms to the local codes and regulations.
Topics: Design, C-Store and Quick-Service, Commercial and Retail
So, you’re looking for the perfect location for your hot new fast food restaurant. There are a lot of great commercial realtors out there.
The good ones can provide you with invaluable advice on choosing a location with high traffic flow –maybe a corner lot with access to passing traffic on two main streets. They can likely recommend a vibrant neighbourhood that matches your customer demographic. They may be able to help you weigh the pros and cons of leasing versus financing, and hopefully, they are master negotiators who can help you get an incredible price. However, a realtor’s expertise only goes so far.
Topics: Design, C-Store and Quick-Service, Commercial and Retail
In business you need to be nimble. Yet it can be challenging to stay on top of technology trends.
One advance that should be on your radar if you cater to fleet vehicles is the introduction of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. It is something we expect will be widely adopted in fuelling and carwash applications in the years to come.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, Gas and Petroleum Stations, Car Wash
On November 17th and 18th, the Convenience U CARWACS Show is coming to Calgary at the BMO Centre.
As Western Canada’s largest convenience, gas and car wash events it is a chance to discover the latest and greatest developments when you peruse the tradeshow floor.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, Company News, Gas and Petroleum Stations, Car Wash
Car washes take a lot of water to operate. And these days, there is a great deal of public pressure to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Fortunately, you can save a lot of water – and also reduce the associated operating costs – by choosing the right solution.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, Gas and Petroleum Stations
CTM has been designing carwashes from Day 1. All in, we’ve probably helped build well over a hundred car washes – serving motorists from Vancouver Island to Ontario.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, Gas and Petroleum Stations
When building a gas station, many owners debate whether or not they should include a canopy as part of the design.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, Gas and Petroleum Stations
Until recently, the gas station washroom served a strictly utilitarian role. They were simple, plain, nothing flashy. Yet, with neglect, many had developed a reputation for being grungy – something to avoid except in the case of extreme emergency (particularly among female customers).
Topics: Current Trends, Design, C-Store and Quick-Service, Gas and Petroleum Stations
Nothing personal... but your customers generally want to find what they're looking for - and get in and out as fast as possible! This is why interior signage is so important. Especially in stores with a large and diverse product offering.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, C-Store and Quick-Service, Gas and Petroleum Stations, Commercial and Retail
At one time, if your C-store had pop, chips, magazines, jerky and a handful of microwaveable sandwiches – you had most of your bases covered.
But there has been a noticeable shift in consumer demand in recent years.
Topics: Current Trends, Design, C-Store and Quick-Service
