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'''Los Llanos''' 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 1950s, following the close of [[wikipedia:World_War_II|World War II]], sparked a significant population explosion in the United States. This demographic shift kindled the American Dream of owning a spacious single-family house with a garden. Los Llanos was among the communities that emerged during this period, epitomizing this idealized vision of American life.


Construction activities in Los Llanos spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, with the northern neighborhood being primarily built between 1949 and 1952, followed by the development of central areas from 1951 to 1953. These expansive suburban developments gradually absorbed the small town of Los Llanos, located near Greenfield's city center.
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.  


While Los Llanos was not a significant town in terms of size, it was almost entirely demolished to accommodate the burgeoning suburban landscape enveloping Greenfield. A few relics of the original town managed to survive the sweep of urbanization, including some shops and the iconic church that still stands as a testament to the past. The rest of the area was transformed into contemporary strip malls and housing developments, significantly altering the town's character.
=== 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.  


In 1972, the residents successfully campaigned for the demolition of a large industrial plant, marking a victory for community-led initiatives. The City of Greenfield repurposed the plant's site into a lively neighborhood punctuated by several stores and a popular bowling alley.
=== 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.  


Further change arrived in 1979 when a warehouse was leveled to make way for the [[Los Llanos High School]]. This development was part of the broader Rio Pueblo redevelopment project, an ambitious plan aimed at revitalizing the area.
=== 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.  


The wave of redevelopment carried on into the 21st century. In 2015, a new suburban community featuring a [[golf course]] and a [[YMCA]] was established alongside the Sonora River, further enhancing the amenities available to residents and contributing to the ongoing evolution of Los Llanos.
=== 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 ===
-[[Los Llanos High School]]
[[File:Tom Roekins Terminal 3.png|thumb|left|Tom Roekins in Terminal 3.]]
 
[[Category:Companies]]
== Transit ==
[[Category:Ok0wen]]
 
=== [[Subway]] ===
-Include information on subway
 
=== [[Highway]] ===
The following highways bypass Los Llanos.
 
* [[I-10|Interstate 10]]
* [[SR-110|State Route 110]]
 
[[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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