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'''Rio Pueblo''' is a designated community area on the east side of Greenfield, California. It is located east of [[Downtown|Downtown Greenfield]].
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| title        = Tom Roekins Inc.
| image      = [[File:Roekins1.png|256px]]
| label1      = Industry
| data1      = Restaurants
| label2      = Founder
| data2      = ok0wen
| label3      = Real-life equivalent
| data3      = Tim Hortons Inc.
| label4      = Version introduced
| data4      = [[0.5.4]]
| label5      = Locations
| data5      = 12
| image2 = [[File:Roekins-Llanos.png|256px|thumb|Tom Roekins restaurant in Los Llanos, CA|center]]
}}


==History==
'''Tom Roekins Inc.''', commonly nicknamed '''Tom's''' is a Canadian multinational fast food restaurant chain. Based in Toronto, Tom Roekins serves coffee, doughnuts, and other fast food items. It is Canada's largest quick-service restaurant chain.
The Rio Pueblo neighborhood draws its name from the Rio Pueblo River, a name that translates to "River Village" in English. Dating back to the 1800s, the area was predominantly utilized for farming and hunting activities. This agricultural character remained in place until 1928, when a dramatic transformation occurred. Rio Pueblo metamorphosed into a significant real estate hub, marked by a construction boom in the 1920s and 1930s.


The neighborhood’s golden age, however, lasted only until the 1950s when the construction of Interstate 710 led to a substantial disruption. Many homes and businesses were demolished for the freeway's creation, resulting in widespread displacement of residents. This period also witnessed the financial downfall of "The Couf," a historic hotel that had long been a cornerstone of the community.
The company was founded in 1984 in Tilbury, Ontario, by Canadian hockey player Tom Roekin (1950–1989) and Yves Blair  (1954–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1986, Roekin partnered with investor Charles Toby, who assumed control over operations after Roekin died in 1989. Toby expanded the chain into a multi-billion dollar franchise.  


The repercussions of this rapid change were severe and long-lasting. The area suffered from social instability, and crime rates surged. This turmoil sparked resistance from the community, leading to the formation of numerous activist groups in the 1980s. These groups advocated for the freeway's removal and the revitalization of their beleaguered neighborhood.
=== Expansion into Greenfield, CA ===
In the late quarter of 0.5.4, franchisees ''Scott's Restaurants Inc.'' and ''HKM Host LP'' formed an agreement between their respective companies and the chain to open the brands first restaurants in the city of Greenfield and its Districts. This expansion was inspired by a growing percentage of Canadian snowbirds choosing to vacation during the winter in California, rather than Florida. HKM Host - a restaurant operator for airport or travel plaza settings - operate 3 stores in Greenfield International Airport, while Scott's focused on opening traditional stores in Rio Pueblo, Rockwell, Palma, Dawson, & Long Port Keys.  


A turn for the better was on the horizon by 1987. A strategic plan was implemented to restore the neighborhood, which had languished into disarray. In the revitalization period, a substantial number of homes, including several hundred bungalow-style single-family residences, were constructed. In a symbolic victory for the community, The Couf was resurrected from its abandoned state and converted into a large housing complex.
=== Marketing ===
The company, from founding to current day, has always prided itself on its 'Always fresh' standards. It has run several ad campaigns highlighting its freshly brewed coffee, always served 20 minutes fresh, and its freshly baked donuts and pastries. The Greenfield franchises have introduced a 'Canada's leading import' slogan that can found mentioned on every store in the region.  


The renaissance of Rio Pueblo attracted a surge of middle-class families, catalyzing the neighborhood's gentrification. This socio-economic shift led to a significant reduction in crime, paving the way for a safer and more stable community.
=== Tom's URBAN ===
In order to expand the franchise inside urban areas that have already been developed, Scott's Restaurants Inc. partnered with Tom's corporate to develop a style of Tom's restaurant to capture urban inner city customers. These restaurants focus on their drinks and donuts - offering unique-to-store drinks and donut types. These stores also have a more modern design and are interior only - not being located on larger properties with independent buildings.  


Rio Pueblo and its neighboring area, Los Llanos, continued to progress with several ambitious projects in the 21st century. Notably, a 2015 development introduced a new set of single-family homes and a state-of-the-art golfing complex, underscoring the neighborhood's revival and the enduring spirit of its community.
=== List of Locations ===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+
!Address
!Neighbourhood
!Store Number
!Coordinates
(X,Y)
!Picture
!Notes
|-
|N/A
|Dawson
|1
|2618, 562
|
|First store in Greenfield.
|-
|N/A
|Los Llanos - East
|2
|4122, -176
|[[File:Roekins-Llanos.png|border|center|frameless]]
|
|-
|N/A
|Rio Pueblo - North
|3
|4466, -1451
|
|
|-
|N/A
|Rockwell - East
|4
|4774, 1721
|
|Flagship Store
|-
|N/A
|Ramona -  East
|5
|2897, 1266
|
|URBAN Location
|-
|N/A
|Santa Cecilia
|6
|522, 1393
|
|Construction halted /
Location unfinished
|-
|1310 Sherman Ave
|Ashfield - East
|7
|343, -1456
|
|URBAN Location
|-
|101 W. Richmond Ave
|Glenview - North
|8
| -21, -2584
|
|URBAN Location
|-
|GIA Terminal 1
|Greenfield International Airport
|9
|3665, -2026
|
|Operated by HKM Host
|-
|1406 Maynard St
|Near East Side - South
|10
|1554, 443
|
|
|-
|452 W. Liberty Ave
|Downtown - South
|11
|529, 204
|
|
|-
|Gate 60 GIA Terminal 1
|Greenfield International Airport
|12
|3851, -2233
|
|Operated by HKM Host
|-
|Go Hotel Bridge
|Greenfield International Airport
|13
|3654, -1792
|
|Operated by HKM Host
Express Self-Service Location
|-
|GIA Terminal 3
|Greenfield International Airport
|14
|3311, -1702
|
|Operated by HKM Host
|-
|500 W. Packard St
|Downtown
|15
|358, -56
|
|
|-
|Delfino Plaza
|Del Rey
|16
|743, -2069
|
|
|-
|419 Esplanade West
|Hunter's Point - North
|17
| -18, -177
|
|
|-
|6 E. Liberty Ave
|Near East Side - West
|18
|1138, 208
|
|
|-
|13 E. Market Ave
|Little Kyoto
|19
|1170, -193
|
|
|-
|558 W. Liberty Ave
|Hunter's Point
|20
|167, 210
|
|
|-
|GT Center
|Downtown
|21
|531, -113
|
|
|-
|783 Felch St
|Downtown
|22
|368, -401
|
|
|-
|487 Azure Loop
|China Town
|23
|532, 712
|
|
|-
|Canyon Mall
|Downtown
|24
|532, 21
|
|
|}


== Notable builds ==
=== Gallery ===
-[[Rio Pueblo Golf Club]]
[[File:Tom Roekins Terminal 3.png|thumb|left|Tom Roekins in Terminal 3.]]
 
[[Category:Companies]]
== Transit ==
[[Category:Ok0wen]]
 
=== [[LRT]] ===
-Rockwell/Airport Express
 
=== [[Highway]] ===
-Include information on highway
[[Category:Districts]]

Revision as of 22:38, 2 June 2024

Tom Roekins Inc.
Roekins1.png
Tom Roekins restaurant in Los Llanos, CA
IndustryRestaurants
Founderok0wen
Real-life equivalentTim Hortons Inc.
Version introduced0.5.4
Locations12

Tom Roekins Inc., commonly nicknamed Tom's is a Canadian multinational fast food restaurant chain. Based in Toronto, Tom Roekins serves coffee, doughnuts, and other fast food items. It is Canada's largest quick-service restaurant chain.

The company was founded in 1984 in Tilbury, Ontario, by Canadian hockey player Tom Roekin (1950–1989) and Yves Blair (1954–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1986, Roekin partnered with investor Charles Toby, who assumed control over operations after Roekin died in 1989. Toby expanded the chain into a multi-billion dollar franchise.

Expansion into Greenfield, CA

In the late quarter of 0.5.4, franchisees Scott's Restaurants Inc. and HKM Host LP formed an agreement between their respective companies and the chain to open the brands first restaurants in the city of Greenfield and its Districts. This expansion was inspired by a growing percentage of Canadian snowbirds choosing to vacation during the winter in California, rather than Florida. HKM Host - a restaurant operator for airport or travel plaza settings - operate 3 stores in Greenfield International Airport, while Scott's focused on opening traditional stores in Rio Pueblo, Rockwell, Palma, Dawson, & Long Port Keys.

Marketing

The company, from founding to current day, has always prided itself on its 'Always fresh' standards. It has run several ad campaigns highlighting its freshly brewed coffee, always served 20 minutes fresh, and its freshly baked donuts and pastries. The Greenfield franchises have introduced a 'Canada's leading import' slogan that can found mentioned on every store in the region.

Tom's URBAN

In order to expand the franchise inside urban areas that have already been developed, Scott's Restaurants Inc. partnered with Tom's corporate to develop a style of Tom's restaurant to capture urban inner city customers. These restaurants focus on their drinks and donuts - offering unique-to-store drinks and donut types. These stores also have a more modern design and are interior only - not being located on larger properties with independent buildings.

List of Locations

Address Neighbourhood Store Number Coordinates

(X,Y)

Picture Notes
N/A Dawson 1 2618, 562 First store in Greenfield.
N/A Los Llanos - East 2 4122, -176
Roekins-Llanos.png
N/A Rio Pueblo - North 3 4466, -1451
N/A Rockwell - East 4 4774, 1721 Flagship Store
N/A Ramona - East 5 2897, 1266 URBAN Location
N/A Santa Cecilia 6 522, 1393 Construction halted /

Location unfinished

1310 Sherman Ave Ashfield - East 7 343, -1456 URBAN Location
101 W. Richmond Ave Glenview - North 8 -21, -2584 URBAN Location
GIA Terminal 1 Greenfield International Airport 9 3665, -2026 Operated by HKM Host
1406 Maynard St Near East Side - South 10 1554, 443
452 W. Liberty Ave Downtown - South 11 529, 204
Gate 60 GIA Terminal 1 Greenfield International Airport 12 3851, -2233 Operated by HKM Host
Go Hotel Bridge Greenfield International Airport 13 3654, -1792 Operated by HKM Host

Express Self-Service Location

GIA Terminal 3 Greenfield International Airport 14 3311, -1702 Operated by HKM Host
500 W. Packard St Downtown 15 358, -56
Delfino Plaza Del Rey 16 743, -2069
419 Esplanade West Hunter's Point - North 17 -18, -177
6 E. Liberty Ave Near East Side - West 18 1138, 208
13 E. Market Ave Little Kyoto 19 1170, -193
558 W. Liberty Ave Hunter's Point 20 167, 210
GT Center Downtown 21 531, -113
783 Felch St Downtown 22 368, -401
487 Azure Loop China Town 23 532, 712
Canyon Mall Downtown 24 532, 21

Gallery

Tom Roekins in Terminal 3.
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