This selection of large franchise networks in Quebec includes a significant number of retail companies, alongside a few in healthcare, automotive services, and real estate. Notable examples include Circle K, a global convenience and fuel retailer; Metro Inc., a food and pharmacy retailer; Jean Coutu, a Canadian pharmacy retail network; and La Vie En Rose, specializing in lingerie and swimwear. McKesson Canada, a healthcare product and service provider, and Fix Network World, an automotive aftermarket service leader, also feature.
A recurring pattern among these companies is their establishment between the 1940s and 1990s, with a concentration of headquarters in Montreal and Laval. The dominance of retail, particularly in food, pharmacy, and general merchandise, is a clear characteristic of this group.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Circle Kcirclek.com
Global convenience and fuel retail business providing everyday services across fourteen thousand locations in twenty-six countries to make customer journeys a little easier. |
47,769 | |||
| 2 |
Metro Inc.metro.ca
Leading food and pharmacy retailer operating nearly 1,000 stores and 640 pharmacies across Québec and Ontario, supporting community health. |
23,058 | |||
| 3 |
Jean Coutujeancoutu.com
Canadian pharmacy retail network with over 420 franchised stores across Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario under multiple banners. |
6,307 | |||
| 4 |
La Vie En Roselavieenrose.com
Canadian company specializing in affordable, high-quality lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, and beachwear with extensive retail presence. |
2,267 | |||
| 5 |
McKesson Canadamckesson.ca
Partnering with healthcare providers and manufacturers to supply products and services that improve patient care and build healthier communities. |
2,237 | |||
| 6 |
Fix Network Worldfixnetwork.com
A global leader in automotive aftermarket services, offering collision, glass, and mechanical repair through a network of locally owned facilities worldwide |
2,124 | |||
| 7 |
UAP Inc.uapinc.com
Canadian distributor and merchandiser of replacement parts and accessories for cars, light trucks, and heavy vehicles across automotive, construction, mining, and forestry sectors. |
2,025 | |||
| 8 |
Familiprixfamiliprix.com
A pharmaceutical distribution and marketing company in Quebec supporting pharmacists, promoting health, and providing employees with a stimulating work environment |
1,990 | |||
| 9 |
Bath Fitterbathfitter.com
Leading manufacturer and retailer of acrylic bathtubs, shower enclosures, and tub-to-shower conversions across North America. |
1,575 | |||
| 10 |
Groupe St-Hubertst-hubert.com
Operating rotisserie restaurants and manufacturing retail food products, distributing fresh, frozen, and dehydrated items across multiple regions. |
1,365 | |||
| 11 |
Fix Autofixauto.com
Network of locally owned collision repair centers providing vehicle restoration services to pre-collision condition across Canada and worldwide. |
1,183 | |||
| 12 |
Groupe BMRbmr.ca
A subsidiary of La Coop fédérée, Groupe BMR operates home renovation centers and hardware stores in Eastern Canada, generating $17 billion in annual retail sales |
927 | |||
| 13 |
Provigoww25.provigofranchise.com
Passionate about food, sharing latest franchise offers for Provigo grocery stores, showing love for taste and providing quality products |
927 | |||
| 14 |
Via Capitaleviacapitalevendu.com
A leading real estate brokerage offering innovative tools, free property and mortgage protections, and excellent post-sale service through 1500 professional agents in Quebec |
723 | |||
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| 15 | 645 | ||||
| 16 |
MTY Food Groupmtygroup.com
MTY Food Group is a leading franchiser in Canada's restaurant industry, offering diverse quick-service restaurant concepts through strategic acquisitions and alliances |
644 | |||
| 17 |
Lowe's Canadalinkedin.com
A leading residential renovation company in Canada, operating 450 stores nationwide with a wide range of products and services for DIY enthusiasts and construction professionals |
588 | |||
| 18 |
Benny&Co.benny-co.com
Specializing in rotisserie chicken since 1960, this company prepares and roasts grain-fed chicken according to a slow-cooking technique developed by its founders |
583 | |||
| 19 | 442 | ||||
| 20 |
Thaï Expressthaiexpress.ca
Specializing in traditional Thaï cuisine with a modern twist, we bring authentic flavors to over 300 locations worldwide, offering fresh, vibrant, and creative dishes |
423 | |||
| 21 | 
Pharmacie Jean Coutu
A cosmetics company located in Gatineau, Quebec, offering a variety of beauty and skincare products to customers in Canada |
422 | |||
| 22 |
Pür & Simplepursimple.com
A breakfast and lunch spot offering a menu of authentic yet craveable items alongside fresh, nutritious, and gluten-friendly options sourced locally whenever possible |
378 | |||
| 23 |
Boutique d'animaux Chico - Les franchiseschico.ca
A chain of over 80 pet stores in Quebec offering a wide range of products and services for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and rodents |
342 | |||
| 24 |
2inspire2inspire.com
Innovative franchise company promoting children's curiosity through educational concepts like Mad Science, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy, and Loop Lab STEM |
341 | |||
| 25 |
Mad Science Group Inc.madscience.org
A global provider of interactive STEM enrichment programs for children ages 3-12, including after-school workshops, camps, birthday parties, and corporate events |
332 | |||
| 26 |
Groupe STROMstromspa.com
Le Strøm blends Nordic spa with urban settings, providing a rejuvenating relaxation experience in nature near city centers since 2009 |
321 | |||
| 27 |
Bâton Rouge | Grillhouse & Barbatonrouge.ca
A restaurant chain specializing in sizzling steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and a warm atmosphere Offering employment opportunities and expanding into new markets |
189 | |||
| 28 |
Super8 Motelincsuper8motelinc.ca
Hotel that was originally constructed in 1985, experienced a fire in 2015, underwent renovations, and reopened in 2017 with updated amenities |
184 | |||
| 29 |
Remax 1er Choixremax-quebec.com
The company connects sellers with real estate agents who provide visibility, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and expertise for successful property transactions |
124 | |||
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