Through Empire Company Ltd., Sobey purchased a local drive-in theatre (renaming it Empire Theatre) and later built a chain of movie theaters, in addition to substantial commercial and residential real estate holdings. In 1971, while still active in the business, Sobey handed over formal control of the company's operations to his three sons, Bill, David and Donald.
Sobey, through Empire Company Ltd., acquired a local drive-in theatre (renamed it Empire Theatre) and later constructed a chain of movie theatres, along with substantial commercial and residential real estate holdings. In 1971, he relinquished control of the company's operations to his three sons, Bill, David, and Donald.