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This summer, no less than five new food-related businesses are expected to open on Saskatoon’s Broadway Avenue.

It’s a sign of an exciting time for the Broadway area and DeeAnn Mercier, executive director of the Broadway Business Improvement District (BID).

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So far, three of the five have already opened their doors: Ace Burger, Beppi’s Gelato and Odla, a restaurant and market. Two more businesses are expected to open soon, including one restaurant, Kashmere and the Prairie Sun Brewery.

Mercier attributes the interest in investing in the area to Broadway’s reputation. A lot of businesses want to come to the neighbourhood and are looking for the right space and right opportunity, she said.

As in other neighbourhoods, there’s turnover because leases come up every three to five years, so things do come together at the right time, she said. New residential projects also make others want to invest in the area, Mercier said.