TORONTO — French coffee shop chain, Columbus Café & Co, has partnered with Indigo Books & Music Inc. to expand its presence in Canada. Toronto’s flagship location opened on October 17 at 283 Adelaide West.
With 11 locations in Quebec, the flagship Toronto cafe marks the brand’s first Ontario location. Looking ahead to further Canada-wide expansion, Nicolas Riché, CEO, Wagram Finances says, “Canada is an important market for us, offering strong opportunities for growth. We opened our first branch in Montreal in 2020, with the aim of establishing ourselves first in Quebec and following suit nationwide.”
“We are excited to join forces with Columbus Café & Co Canada to bring this amazing Parisian cafe experience to the Indigo community,” says Jim McLellan, vice-president, Real Estate, Indigo. “I’m confident that Columbus Café & Co’s gourmet food and drink will further elevate our customers’ experience as they shop for their next great read or gift for a friend or loved one.”
”We’re delighted to partner with Indigo, a beloved Canadian company that shares the same values as we do,” says Maxime Mayant, president of Columbus Café & Co Canada. “We’re excited to create a new experience and further elevate the shopping experience at Indigo.”
Columbus Café & Co will be opening at the following Indigo and Chapters locations:
- Indigo Cambridge (Ontario)
- Indigo Barrie (Ontario)
- Toronto Eaton Centre
- Indigo Brossard (Quebec)
- Chapters Vega (Ontario)
- Indigo Erin Mills (Ontario)
- Indigo Thunder Bay (Ontario, 2024)
- Indigo Kanata (Ontario, 2024)
- Indigo Heritage Greene – Stoney Creek (Ontario, 2024)
- Chapters Newmarket (Ontario, 2024)
- Chapters Belleville (Ontario, 2024)
