Les 5 Saisons Bernard

What Les 5 Saisons Bernard does

Les 5 Saisons Bernard operates as a specialty fine food retailer and caterer in Montreal, Quebec, with a flagship storefront in Westmount (1280 Avenue Greene) and a secondary location in the Outremont neighborhood. The brand is owned and operated by Metro Inc., one of Canada's largest grocery retailers, and functions as a curated fine-food banner within Metro's Quebec/Ontario/New Brunswick portfolio. The retail concept is organized into specialized in-store departments — garden/produce, deli, cheese, butcher, seafood, bakery, and ready-to-eat prepared dishes — staffed by expert cheesemongers, butchers, fish-counter specialists, and an in-house chef producing items such as fresh mozzarella. The assortment is anchored by imported and artisanal SKUs including Prosciutto di Parma, Balik smoked salmon, and black truffles.

The business extends beyond grocery retail into three ancillary service lines: a catering operation providing platters for corporate luncheons and special occasions (ordered ahead by phone), a florist offering custom arrangements and cut-flower bouquets, and a gift-occasion vertical comprising gift cards and pre-packaged gourmet baskets. Distribution is conducted primarily through the physical storefront, supplemented by telephone ordering and local delivery within the Montreal area. Marketing channels are limited to a bilingual French/English informational website, downloadable weekly flyers per location, and a customer satisfaction survey portal. The brand participates in Metro's Moi loyalty program, linking customers to parent-level rewards and personalized offers.

There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no e-commerce storefront, and no AI or data product. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue is not reported on a stand-alone basis by parent Metro Inc. Operational hours at the Westmount flagship are Monday–Friday 8:00–21:00 and weekends 8:00–20:00.

Name

Les 5 Saisons Bernard

Legal name

Metro Inc.

Website

https://les5saisons.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Les 5 Saisons Bernard is a Montreal fine food retailer and caterer owned by Metro Inc., operating stores in Westmount and Outremont that offer gourmet groceries, deli, cheese, butcher, seafood, florist, and catering services to local consumers and event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Grocery Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepared Foods & Catering-Focused Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charcuterie & Cured Meats Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAE), Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Fine grocery store
• Gourmet catering services
• Artisanal deli products
• Specialty cheese retail
• Florist and gift services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmount

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales - Fine Food Products: Revenue generated from direct in-store sales of gourmet products across multiple departments including deli, cheese, butcher, seafood, bakery, garden/produce, and prepared dishes. Customers shop at the physical retail location and can order specialty items such as artisanal cheeses, Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, Black Angus beef, Balik smoked salmon, and artisanal breads.
2. Catering Services: Catering service providing prepared platters for business luncheons, receptions, and special occasions. Platters are prepared with care and ordered ahead of time to ensure availability for events.
3. Florist Services: Custom floral arrangements and cut flower bouquets sold in-store, ranging from classic to exotic styles, as well as gift baskets containing gourmet products.
4. Gift Cards and Gourmet Baskets: Sale of gift cards and pre-packaged gourmet gift baskets as gift solutions for various occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Les 5 Saisons Bernard is a fine food delicatessen and caterer operating in Montreal, offering a curated selection of premium and artisanal grocery products across specialized departments (produce, deli meats, cheeses, butcher, seafood, bakery, craft beers) alongside ready-to-eat prepared dishes. The store complements its retail offering with a catering service for business luncheons and special occasions, as well as florist arrangements and gourmet gift solutions.

Product overview

Les 5 Saisons Bernard is a fine grocery store (épicerie fine) and caterer operating in Montreal, Quebec, as part of the Metro Inc. network. The company operates two locations in Westmount and Outremont, offering a curated selection of gourmet products across specialized departments including fresh produce, artisanal deli meats, Quebec and imported cheeses, premium butcher cuts, fresh seafood, craft beers, and freshly baked goods. The core offerings are complemented by a catering service for events and business functions, florist arrangements, and gift solutions including gift cards. The business participates in Metro's Moi loyalty program, connecting it to a broader retail network across Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gourmet Products (Epicerie Fine) Fine grocery retail offering premium and artisanal products across multiple departments including garden produce, artisanal deli meats, specialty cheeses (Quebec and imported), quality butcher cuts, fresh seafood, craft beers, fresh bakery items, and ready-to-eat prepared dishes made in-house. Targeted at gourmet food enthusiasts in the Montreal area.
• Catering Service (Traiteur) Catering service offering prepared platters for business luncheons, receptions, and special occasions. Platters are ordered in advance by phone to ensure availability and quality for events. Targeted at businesses and individuals hosting corporate events or private occasions.
• Florist Services In-store florist offering bouquets of cut flowers and custom-ordered floral arrangements in various styles from classic to exotic. Targeted at customers seeking gifts, event decorations, or special occasion floral needs.
• Gift Ideas and Gift Cards Gift selection including elegant hostess gifts, gourmet baskets, and gift cards sold in-store for various occasions such as corporate gifting, holidays, and special events.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Metro Inc.parent companyOthersLes 5 Saisons is owned and operated by Metro Inc., a major Canadian grocery retailer. The website and all operations are managed under Metro's corporate infrastructure. Metro Inc. is headquartered at 11011 Maurice-Duplessis Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H1C 1V6.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IGA (Quebec): Quebec supermarket banner owned by Metro Inc. with broad grocery assortment and in-store prepared foods. Sibling Metro banner that competes for the same Quebec shopper with broader assortment but lower specialty depth.
• Whole Foods Market: Amazon-owned North American specialty grocer with premium assortment, prepared foods, and catering services. Large-scale incumbent in the premium grocery category Les 5 Saisons competes in.
• Eataly: Global Italian gourmet marketplace combining retail, restaurants, and catering. Comparable in curated imported goods and experiential specialty food retail, though much larger and multi-category.

Direct peers

• Adonis (Groupe Adonis): Mediterranean specialty grocery chain owned by Metro Inc., operating in Quebec and Ontario. Direct sister banner within Metro portfolio with multi-department grocery format and prepared foods.
• Pusateri's Fine Foods: Premium gourmet food retailer in the Toronto area with multiple specialty departments (deli, cheese, butcher, seafood, bakery) and prepared dishes. Closest direct peer in the Canadian premium épicerie fine category.
• McEwan Fine Foods: Toronto-area premium gourmet food retailer offering curated specialty items, prepared dishes, and gift solutions. Highly comparable in merchant model and customer demographic.
• Longo's: Family-owned Ontario-based premium grocery chain with specialty departments, prepared dishes, and catering. Comparable specialty retail format and gift/event offering.
• Milano (Supermarché Milano): Montreal-based Italian specialty grocery chain with prepared foods, deli, butcher, and bakery departments. Direct regional peer targeting similar gourmet consumer in greater Montreal.

Emerging players

• Première Moisson: Artisanal bakery and prepared foods chain owned by Metro Inc. with cafés across Quebec. Sibling Metro concept that overlaps with Les 5 Saisons' bakery and prepared dishes departments.

Regional players

• Marché Jean-Talon / Atwater Market vendors: Public markets in Montreal with artisanal cheese, butcher, seafood, and produce vendors. Local alternative for gourmet shopping that competes with Les 5 Saisons in the same consumer's customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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