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D, 1114 Railway Street
Turnkey Retro Diner & Regional Destination – 15 Mins North of Airdrie Own a beloved piece of Alberta's casual dining scene! The Diner at Shorty's, located on the high-visibility corridor of 1114 Railway Street in Crossfield, is officially on the market. Housed in a meticulously renovated 60+ year-old former auto garage, this turnkey establishment has built an incredible regional following. It seamlessly blends a vintage automotive theme with a warm, family-friendly environment. Renowned for serving some of the finest light-batter fish & chips, gourmet burgers, and artisan poutines in the province, the diner boasts stellar 4.7+ star ratings across Google and TripAdvisor. This is an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or expanding restaurateur to step into a profitable, fully licensed asset with established goodwill and zero downtime. Key Business Highlights: Prime Real Estate & Exposure: Situated on Crossfield's main business strip with ample free street and lot parking. Unique Visual Branding: Packed with valuable retro memorabilia and local automotive history that keeps tourists and car clubs coming back. State-of-the-Art Assets: Fully equipped commercial kitchen, pristine prep areas, and robust dine-in and takeout infrastructure. Growth Potential: Historically operating on a curated Tuesday–Saturday schedule, offering massive upside by expanding into Sunday/Monday hours or adding breakfast services. Financial data, equipment lists, and lease terms will be released to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Status: Licensed, Turnkey Operation Inventory is not included in the sale price and will be calculated and adjusted before possession / adjustment day. Premises Details: Main street excellent location just off the West side QE2 highway and highway 2A. This business is owner operated. Expansion Potential: Take out, expanded menu, more hours Very little competition for this area Reasons for selling: Retiring Employees: 3 Part Time + 2 Owners are Full Time. All employees will NOT be moving on with new owner. INVENTORY will be calculated at time of sale and is NOT INCLUDED in sale price. Years established: 7 years Support & training: Owners will stay and train / transition as needed to ensure next owner is successful. NDA must be signed before confidential information is released and site visit granted.
- Listed
- Oct 19, 2026
- Property type
- Business
- Year built
- 1931
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Estimated monthly payment
$1,100
Down payment: $44,780 · Loan: $179,120
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Real Broker · Listing agent William Herspiegel
MLS®# A2353279 · Last modified 2026-10-19
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