The building of the former Provisions Cartier grocery store has been back on the market for a few weeks. Bought by Jean-François Picard in September, his hope of finding a tenant to take over the spirit of the old business has not yet materialized. He feels that there is perhaps more enthusiasm to buy the triplex.
A lot of people came to see us asking if we were for sale. […]. So we said to ourselves, let’s put it up for sale, so much the better if it brings us a tenant or if the person wants to buy it, we’ll move on to the next one. puck
supports the owner and real estate investor.
The important thing is that this beautiful grocery store is reborn as quickly as possible.
Once a popular grocery store on Cartier Avenue, its future arouses a lot of curiosity in the neighborhood. When - visited, several passers-by asked for news about the business.
We were well served and there was good food stock. Honestly, it was good, we really miss the Provisions in the area
relates Paulette Martel, a resident of the neighborhood for nearly 40 years.
The circumstances surrounding its closure were also special. The couple who acquired the grocery market in 2022, closed it without notice last January and left without leaving a trace.
The building was then put up for sale under judicial control in March, before Jean-François Picard got his hands on it.
Hope for a return
He never intended to operate the grocery store, which is why he is looking for a tenant or now a buyer who wants to operate the commercial space.
The perfect client would be someone who already has another grocery store, this may not be a first project
estimates the current owner.
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-Jean-François Picard, owner of the Provisions Cartier building.
Photo : - / Louis-Simon Lapointe
Even if he sells, he is convinced that the vocation of a food market will remain.
Firstly because the City’s zoning provides for a retail grocery store. There is a big 95% [de chance que ça redeviennent une épicerie] the zoning is not very permissive on what we do in this room
underlines Jean-François Picard.
Secondly because it is what he believes has the greatest chance of doing good business. People can’t wait for it to reopen, people are used to this business
continues the man who is also a resident of the Cartier Avenue sector.
It will definitely be version 2.0, but it should look the same, in my opinion.
says Jean-François Picard.
It also ensures that all the equipment, including fridges, freezers and cold rooms, is still functional and maintained.
According to him, the building may also be interesting to buy because of its two apartments, which could serve as a base for the future owner or as a source of additional income.
With information from Louis-Simon Lapointe
