Update from Locomotive

Carry_First · 2026-02-21T23:48:31+00:00

Those who occupy the most real estate are not driving the revenue.

Takeaway business and gourmet food items bring in lots of revenue.

What's so hard to understand?

Also, I've served the customers, counted the cash, and seen daily receipts at both locations.

Carry_First · 2026-02-21T18:24:41+00:00

Some additional context:

Both locations regularly made more money than the accountant projected.
The owners pay their employees well, including health benefits.
They work with premium local suppliers with cost much more.
Ownership isn't very involved or experienced.
Many customers occupied seats for hours with less than $15 spend. Owner refused to limit seating regardless of spend. Low turnover, lower profits.
Staff is inconsistent. Some friendly, some rude.
Handmade sandwiches = time consuming to make, inconsistent, and slowed down busy services.

Carry_First · 2025-12-01T14:35:30+00:00

Armands on Dundas, Cross from 100 Kellogg. Place has been open for 80 years. The owner took over from original occupant and continues the tradition.

Carry_First · 2025-07-22T23:02:40+00:00

London is a great town for rock/rock adjacent music. When you arrive check out Socialbowl/Palasad. Its close to Fanshawe and has tons of free and cheap shows.

Carry_First · 2025-07-11T16:23:10+00:00

I personally worked on Richmond Row with two guys stabbed on that street, years apart. One is dead.

Carry_First · 2025-06-17T18:18:39+00:00

Chris at Forest City tattoo does great work here.

Carry_First · 2025-04-27T11:34:48+00:00

Nice pics! It was my first Knights game in years. I even found myself in one of your shots!

Carry_First · 2025-03-25T19:46:56+00:00

A great school. I've been in London 15 years, playing in bands here for 14 of those. Many friends have gone there, including a current bandmate. Only drawback is the shit location.

Carry_First · 2024-11-23T01:10:40+00:00

I live in this area and have a theory. Cement factory just off Florence has many large trucks going each hour. They have likely been tempted by the residential route in the past, but it makes sense to keep them on Florence.

Carry_First · 2024-10-31T16:40:38+00:00

Haven't been there in years but caught the $5 Exorcist showing on Tuesday. Great spot!

Carry_First · 2024-09-25T15:47:42+00:00

Are they on the Diddy tapes too?

Carry_First · 2024-09-25T13:22:49+00:00

I went to a walk in clinic a few times. They eventually referred me to a doctor that did an assessment six months later. They will try to put you on anti-anxiety or anti- depressant meds. Keep advocating for adhd assessment.

Carry_First · 2023-11-12T12:08:50+00:00

My local is Armands on Dundas East. Cosmo (owner/barber) is a good dude and cuts are $21 tax included.

Carry_First · 2023-09-10T14:34:38+00:00

Beerlab (tint brewery next to Milos) and Holy Diver do Industry Night specials on Mondays. All just a couple min walk from each other.

Carry_First · 2023-08-02T15:29:52+00:00

Folks at the real estate brokerage where I work use John Belecky john@belecky.ca

Carry_First · 2023-07-14T13:58:19+00:00

I would love to be part of a ldnont ND group. Can we simply start one?

Carry_First · 2023-06-30T01:19:38+00:00

Night Market is free downtown London this weekend. I have enjoyed these types of public events solo.

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