[URBAN NOTE] "One Toronto neighbourhood wants to get rid of its Tim Hortons"

[rfmcdonald]

blogTO reports on trouble down in The Beaches.

The Beaches might one of Toronto's most idyllic neighbourhoods, but there's trouble brewing by the water. That's because some residents are unhappy with the chain restaurants at 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E., in Woodbine Park.

Local company Tuggs Inc., currently has a 20 year lease on the boardwalk properties (it used to run the Boardwalk Cafe) as well as at other neighbourhood spots, including concessions at Kew Gardens and the Donald D. Summerville Pool.

As the Toronto Star writes, Tuggs got its long lease in order to keep mom-and-pop shops by the beach. Yet a Carters Landing (an establishment owned by restaurant giant Cara Operations Limited) and a Tim Hortons have since moved in.

Now, Tuggs is trying to a reassign a portion of its lease to Cara. City Council will debate this item, likely at its October 5 meeting.