CALGARY — Good Earth Cafes Ltd. (Good Earth Coffeehouse) has partnered with Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real-estate brokerage firm, to further strengthen and expand the Good Earth Coffeehouse brand in Canada. Ryan McLaughlin, based in Marcus & Millichap’s Toronto office, has been appointed as the lead to facilitate Good Earth Coffeehouse’s strategic expansion plans.
Marcus & Millichap will spearhead the search for prime locations to expand operations, spanning from Vancouver Island to Ontario. The company is actively pursuing spaces, typically around 1,500 sq. ft. in size, to establish new coffeehouses. Additionally, Good Earth is exploring smaller sites, including opportunities for kiosks, in diverse settings such as street-front locations, multi-use buildings and shopping centres.
“We’re pleased to be selected for this assignment and look forward to working with Good Earth Coffeehouse in Canada to expand their brand through our firm’s specialization, market knowledge and access to the industry’s largest inventory of commercial real estate,” says Mark Paterson, first vice-president, broker of record in Marcus & Millichap’s Toronto office.
“This partnership with Marcus & Millichap is a significant step towards realizing our vision of bringing the Good Earth Coffeehouse experience to even more Canadians,” says Michael Going, CEO & founder of Good Earth Coffeehouse. “With our shared commitment to excellence, sustainability, and community, we are confident in our ability to find ideal locations for our coffeehouses and further enhance our brand presence nationwide.”