What Mayrand does

Mayrand Entrepôt d'Alimentation is a Quebec-based food warehouse retailer founded in 1914, operating four large-format retail stores across the Greater Montréal area (Anjou, Brossard, Laval) and Saint-Jérôme, the first location beyond the metropolitan core opened in April 2021. The company employs approximately 300–350 people and serves more than 3,500 customers daily across its locations.

The core offering is a cash-and-carry warehouse model providing access to over 10,000 food products, packaging materials, and food service equipment at wholesale-type pricing, with no membership requirement for the general public. The product portfolio spans 13 categories including fresh produce, meat and poultry, dairy, charcuterie, grocery, fish and seafood, beverages, frozen food, bakery, kitchenware, cleaning products, packaging, and professional equipment. Mayrand operates multiple proprietary private-label brands including Mayrand CHEF (300+ chef-designed food products), Hortus coffee, 1855 premium beef, Récoltes du Québec, Saveurs italiennes, and Vespucci.

The business model combines two revenue streams: direct retail product sales to individual consumers and food service professionals (restaurants, caterers, hotels, daycares, and independent food retailers) sold by unit or by case, and a $20 annual Membre Affaires business membership program providing a 1% immediate discount plus tiered semi-annual rebates of 1.5% to 2.5% on cumulative purchases. Distribution is exclusively through physical retail stores with no e-commerce checkout capability. The company was acquired by Empire Company Limited through Sobeys Inc. in 2026, retaining its brand identity while gaining access to Empire's scale and operational capabilities; the deal is expected to close in Q1 fiscal 2027 and be accretive from day one.

Name

Mayrand

Legal name

Mayrand Food Group Inc.

Website

https://mayrand.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mayrand is a Quebec-based food warehouse retailer operating four stores in the Greater Montréal area and Saint-Jérôme, serving both food service professionals and individual consumers with over 10,000 food, packaging, and equipment products at wholesale-type pricing without membership requirements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Food Retail

NAICS

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (42449), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Foodservice Supply Cash-and-Carry (Chef Stores) (CRAHAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bakery Foodservice Supply Wholesale (Bulk/Institutional) (AFAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Warehouse food retail
• Food service distribution
• Restaurant supplies
• Kitchen equipment retail
• Food packaging wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Mayrand generates revenue through direct sales of food products, packaging, and equipment to consumers and food service professionals at its four warehouse-style stores in Greater Montréal area. Products are sold both by unit and by case at wholesale-type pricing.
2. Business Membership Program: Annual membership fee of $20 + taxes for business customers (Membre Affaires), offering 1% immediate discount on purchases plus 1.5% to 2.5% semi-annual rebates based on cumulative purchase volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mayrand Entrepôt d'Alimentation operates four large-format warehouse food retail stores in Greater Montreal (Anjou, Brossard, Laval, Saint-Jérôme) offering more than 10,000 food products, kitchen equipment, and food packaging items sold by unit or by case at wholesale-type prices open to the general public without membership. The assortment covers fresh produce, meat and poultry, dairy and cheese, charcuterie, grocery, fish and seafood, beverages, frozen food, bakery, kitchenware, cleaning, packaging, and professional equipment, complemented by exclusive private-label brands such as Mayrand CHEF, Hortus, and 1855.

Product overview

Mayrand is a Quebec-based food warehouse retailer operating 4 large-format retail locations (Anjou, Brossard, Laval, Saint-Jérôme) serving both individual consumers and food service professionals. The company operates on a cash-and-carry warehouse model offering over 10,000 food products, packaging, and equipment items. The product portfolio spans 13 main categories including Fruits and Vegetables, Meat and Poultry, Dairy Products, Deli, Grocery, Fish and Seafood, Beverages, Frozen Food, Bakery, Kitchenware, Cleaning Products, Packaging, and Equipment. Mayrand also offers exclusive private label brands including Mayrand CHEF (chef-designed products), Hortus Coffee, 1855 Premium Beef, Récoltes du Québec, and Saveurs italiennes. The company provides a business membership program (Membre Affaires) for food service professionals offering discounts and rebates, and operates an Everyday Low Price (Bas Prix Tous Les Jours) program. Mayrand became part of Empire Company Limited through Sobeys Inc. in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mayrand CHEF: Exclusive brand with over 300 food products and ingredients created for chefs, designed to guarantee profitability and consistency in recipes. Also includes a complete range of nuts and dried fruits available year-round.
• Hortus
• 1855

Products and services

• Fruits et légumes (Fruits and Vegetables) Fresh fruits and vegetables including Quebec local produce such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and carrots, sold by unit or by case at warehouse prices to the general public and food service professionals.
• Boucherie (Meat and Poultry) Fresh and frozen meat, poultry, and game products including beef, pork, lamb, veal, and specialty items (approximately 341 products) for individual consumers and food service operators.
• Produits laitiers (Dairy Products) Dairy products including cheeses (over 1,200 Quebec and international cheeses), milk, and butter sold at warehouse prices.
• Charcuterie (Deli) Deli meats, cured meats, and specialty charcuterie products for households and food service professionals.
• Épicerie (Grocery) Dry goods, canned foods, cereals, and pantry staples in various formats sold at wholesale-type prices by unit or case.
• Poissonnerie (Fish and Seafood) Fresh and frozen fish and seafood products available to the general public without membership.
• Boisson (Beverages) Soft drinks, juices, and other beverages sold at warehouse prices.
• Surgelé (Frozen Food) Frozen foods including meats, vegetables, and prepared frozen meals sold by unit or case.
• Boulangerie (Bakery) Fresh and frozen baked goods including bread, pastries, and bakery items.
• Article de cuisine (Kitchenware) Kitchen equipment, utensils, and cooking tools with over 4,100 products available for food service operators and households.
• Entretien (Cleaning Products) Cleaning supplies and janitorial products for food service operations.
• Emballage (Packaging) Food packaging materials including containers, boxes, wraps, and ecological packaging options for restaurants and caterers.
• Équipement (Equipment) Professional food service equipment for restaurants, caterers, and hospitality businesses.
• Mayrand CHEF Private Label Brand Exclusive Mayrand private-label brand with over 300 proprietary food products and ingredients designed for chefs to ensure recipe profitability and consistency, including nuts and dried fruits.
• Hortus Coffee Private Label Brand Premium coffee blend developed for professional food service operations and adapted for professional coffee machines.
• 1855 Premium Beef Private Label Brand Premium beef products representing the highest tier of meat quality at Mayrand.
• Vespucci Private Label Brand Exclusive product brand part of Mayrand's expanding portfolio of exclusive private-label brands.
• Récoltes du Québec Private Label Brand Local Quebec product collection showcasing regional agricultural products under Mayrand's private-label portfolio.
• Saveurs italiennes (Italian Specialties) Private Label Brand Imported Italian food specialties offered under Mayrand's exclusive private-label portfolio.
• Membre Affaires Business Membership Program Annual subscription program ($20 plus taxes) for restaurants, caterers, and food service businesses offering 1% immediate discount plus tiered 1.5%–2.5% semi-annual rebates based on cumulative purchase volumes.
• Coffee Machine Repair Service Repair service for coffee machines offered in partnership with Atelier Caféco at Mayrand Anjou and Laval locations, starting from $70 plus taxes.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Empire Company Limited (via Sobeys Inc.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026In 2026, Mayrand Food Group was acquired by Empire Company Limited through its subsidiary Sobeys Inc. This strategic acquisition represents Empire's entry into the Quebec discount and warehouse food segment. Mayrand retains its brand identity while benefiting from Empire's scale and operational capabilities. The transaction was expected to close in Q1 fiscal 2027, subject to court and regulatory approvals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maxi (Loblaw Companies): Quebec discount grocery banner owned by Loblaw Companies, offering bulk and value-oriented food retail. Closest format peer to Mayrand's value/cash-and-carry positioning within the Quebec discount grocery segment, competing directly on price-sensitive consumer and small-business shoppers.
• Smart & Final: US cash-and-carry grocery chain serving both businesses and consumers through warehouse-style stores without membership. Closest US-format analog to Mayrand's open-access cash-and-carry hybrid model, with comparable dual B2B/B2C customer base and bulk assortment.
• Metro Inc. Quebec-headquartered grocery retailer operating Metro, Super C, and Jean Coutu banners with a strong Montreal-area presence. Direct competitor for both consumer grocery spend and foodservice supply, and a benchmark for Quebec retail scale and supply-chain leverage.
• Restaurant Depot: US-based cash-and-carry warehouse chain exclusively serving foodservice operators (restaurants, caterers, institutions) with bulk grocery, equipment, and supplies. Closest direct analog to Mayrand's hybrid cash-and-carry model, differing primarily by being B2B-only versus Mayrand's open public access.
• Groupe Colabor: Quebec-headquartered foodservice distributor that acquired Mayrand Plus in 2025. Highly relevant peer because it absorbed Mayrand's prior B2B distribution arm and now competes for the same restaurant and institutional accounts that Mayrand's Membre Affaires program targets.
• Provigo (Loblaw Companies): Loblaw-owned Quebec grocery banner competing in the same Greater Montréal trade areas as Mayrand. Relevant direct peer for consumer grocery basket competition and for the institutional/foodservice segment Loblaw pursues through its wholesale operations.

Broad incumbents

• IGA (Sobeys/Empire): Quebec grocery banner under Empire Company Limited, Mayrand's new parent. Relevant peer as the legacy Quebec banner ecosystem within which Mayrand will be integrated; competing and complementary banners help frame Mayrand's strategic positioning post-acquisition.
• Costco Wholesale: Global warehouse-club operator with a strong Quebec presence. Competes with Mayrand on bulk-format grocery and B2B-style spending, but is differentiated by its membership-fee model and consumer/individual rather than open-access cash-and-carry positioning.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest global broadline foodservice distributor, serving restaurants, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Represents the scaled, digitally-enabled B2B foodservice model that Mayrand's hybrid retail concept must defend against for institutional and restaurant customer spend.

Emerging players

• Gordon Food Service: North American broadline foodservice distributor operating cash-and-carry storefronts in select markets and serving restaurants/institutions. Adjacent emerging peer given its hybrid retail/distribution model and growing Quebec-adjacent footprint competing for the same foodservice wallet share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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