A Family Affair Since 1950!
Growth from Coast to Coast
We are pleased to announce that the Groupe F. Dufresne is taking a new step in its development with the acquisition of World Kinect’s (World Fuel Services Canada) Canadian retail fuel distribution business. This transaction allows us to expand our presence beyond our traditional territory and continue our growth in Canada with the XTR network and the Gulf brand! World Kinect (World Fuel Services Canada). This transaction allows us to expand our presence beyond our traditional territory and continue our growth in Canada through the network XTR and the Gulf brand!
These two well-established brands further strengthen our multi-brand strategy, alongside Petro-Canada, EKO, Sonerco, Axco, and Pétro-Abitémis.
The Groupe F. Dufresne continues to expand in the restaurant industry
The Groupe F. Dufresne is pleased to announce the completion of a major transaction carried out in partnership with the NoLimits Group, marking a new milestone in the expansion of its operations in the restaurant industry.
This agreement brings the total number of A&W franchise restaurants owned and operated by the partnership between the two organizations to twenty-two.
The Groupe F. Dufresne is delighted with this expansion and reaffirms its commitment to continuing to grow its operations in collaboration with trusted partners.
75 Years in The Making
This year, Groupe F. Dufresne celebrates a milestone: 75 years of serving Quebecers (and beyond) with passion and dedication.
From our beginnings to today, we've come an incredible distance: over 1,500 employees and a company now run by the 3rd generation of the Dufresne family!
Whether in our convenience stores, our offices, in the field or on the road, it's thanks to our dynamic team and your trust that we've been able to accomplish so much.
And you can be sure of one thing: we're not stopping anytime soon!
About Us
The Groupe F. Dufresne is a family-owned business founded in Quebec City in 1950 that employs nearly 1,500 people.
It includes companies under multiple brands active in convenience store operations, retail fuel sales, restaurant and food services, home comfort, and transportation logistics under a variety of companies and brand names.
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Sprint Convenience Store
Our network of corporate convenience stores operates under the Sprint banner and includes more than 100 convenience stores across Quebec.
Our Petro-Canada stations
Groupe F. Dufresne is Canada’s largest retailer and operator of Petro-Canada locations.