In December 2025 a multi-unit franchisee opened Les Moulins La Fayette bakery café at 450 Boul Brassard at Rte 112 in Chambly in Montreal’s South Shore area to bring the chain to about 28 locations. Les Moulins La Fayette is a North American artisanal bakery and pastry chain rooted in traditional French craft, founded in 1999 in Saint Sauveur in Quebec by fifth-generation master baker Johnny Jeulin. The brand now encompasses over two dozen licensed locations in Canada and the United States, with continued expansion including its first French franchise in France that opened in 2025. Known for its wide selection of freshly baked bread, pastries, chocolates and ready-to-eat lunch options, each location emphasizes hand-made quality and French artisan techniques. The chain’s reputation for excellence has been recognized by industry awards and market rankings highlights its role as a gourmet destination in the bakery sector. The chain continues to source franchisees and provides training in operating methods, marketing, business management, and customer service, as well as enhanced support during the opening of the Moulins location.
Les Moulins La Fayette, 1000 Wellington St W 103, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2X9, (613/680-5653 www.lesmoulinslafayette.com)