Once out of CUs' price range, former buildings that already have drive-up windows are becoming more affordable, but is it a good move to take one of these on? Find out in the stories below. 

What to Consider Before Supersizing Your Branches

Credit Union Journal | Aug 3JANESVILLE, Wis. — As fast-food restaurants, with their choice corner locations and drive-up windows, close due to the economy, they seem a perfect fit for a CU looking to expand its branch network, but there are other factors to consider.

Why Some CUs Choose Conversions Over Building from Scratch

Credit Union Journal | Aug 3TALLAHASSE, Fla. — While commercial real estate values have declined significantly, prime spots along major thoroughfares that can accommodate a drive-thru easily are still hard to come by.

Converting Fast Food Joints Poses Serious Challenge

Credit Union Journal | Aug 3MADISON, Wis. — Though fast-food restaurants and gas stations are usually located on prime pieces of real estate and the site plan sets up nicely for a financial branch, the buildings themselves can pose major problems for CUs that are planning to remodel the structure rather than level it.

Why CUs Are Starting to Ask What's in Store for Branching

Credit Union Journal | Aug 3NORCROSS, Ga. — Credit unions looking to in-store branching to expand their physical footprints need to be aware of the unique nature of such branches.

BoA to Shutter 10% of Branches

Credit Union Journal | Aug 3CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Credit unions could have the opportunity to snatch up Bank of America branches, now that the banking giant could be cutting up to 10% of its branching network over the next few years.