New operation takes shape in former Arby's

The former off-white and red Arby's building in Colfax is taking shape for a summer opening of the now silver-gray building as Purpose Roasters, a coffee roasting company and café.

Owners Travis and Janelle Harrison of Colfax bought the location last year and began work to transform it last summer. Over the winter, the work accelerated.

A bar and roaster is now in place along with tables and countertops made of black walnut live-edge slabs – a style of woodwork in which the edges are left mostly in their natural state.

"Just a few more touch-ups to finish up," said Janelle.

The original commer...