In Other Words with Dave

Not too long ago, it seemed every vacant storefront in Edmond became a medical marijuana dispensary almost overnight. I wasn’t exactly their target customer, but I had to admire the creativity. Some of those dispensary names were pun-tastic and deserved advertising awards. 

A few years later, the commercial real estate trend shifted to car washes. New construction was popping up at nearly every major intersection. Good news, if your freshly washed vehicle gets targeted by a big ol’ nasty bird, there’s another car wash just a few blocks away. 

Now it’s coffee. The newest construction around town isn’t an office building or restaurant, it’s another coffee shop. We’ve apparently become a population determined to never be more than two minutes from our next drive-thru beverage. Finding these places is easy, ordering, not so much – hot or iced, oat or almond milk, half sweet, extra shot, cold foam, or caramel drizzle. 

And it’s not just coffee anymore. It’s energy drinks, dirty sodas, frozen concoctions, refreshers, lemonades, smoothies, juices, and countless other specialty drinks. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon boost or something a little healthier, there’s probably a place nearby that has exactly what you’re craving. 

Every few years, it seems Edmond’s commercial real estate becomes a snapshot of whatever we’re collectively excited about. What’s next? I’ve noticed quite a few personal training studios opening lately. If someone figures out how to offer a drive-thru workout, they’ll probably have a line of cars wrapped around the building.