The Mayor of Redbrook has declared a new "mini mall". Each of the townsfolk is an owner of a new store front. We as the farmer would be an investor/supplier of each store.
As we level the townsfolk up to 10. We have an option to start building a store. Townsfolk leveling and store leveling are separate from each other. Also it has nothing to do with what their "likes","dislikes" and "loves" are.
Store leveling 0-1 Building we donate nails, wood, hammer, etc.
Store leveling 1-10 Donate items based off our levels.
At levels 10, 20, 30 etc the shop owner could provide a bonus similar to how the townsfolk work.
Townsfolk would need to reach level 20 to build next level.
Store leveling 10-11 Store Expansion we donate nails, board, axe and etc...
Store leveling 11-20 continue to donate all items based off our levels.
Townsfolk would need to reach level 30 to build next level.
And so forth...
You could add some type of mastery listing and merit badges to each store.
All xp and leveling would be up to you.
List of stores...book store, meat and dairy, vegetable stand, fruit, fish market, seashells, rock shop, jewelry store, leather outlet, hardware, party supplies, armory outfitters, pet store, craft store, clothing store, spice shop (into Herb Garden), Candy store, Bakery shop, coffee shop(into coffee beans), flower shop(into flower garden) and Nut barn(into nut farm).
This was just a thought that I had and wanted to share it.
Happy Farming!!!