Prospect List
Real Montreal businesses to target for wholesale bagel accounts
Total Prospects
43
High Priority
20
Est. Weekly Dozens
500-900/week
Est. Weekly Revenue
$4,250-$7,650
Prospects by Segment
Showing 43 of 43 prospects
| Business | Segment | Area | Priority | Est. Dozens | Why Target | Approach | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Café Olimpico | Cafe | Mile End | high | 15-20/week | Iconic Montreal cafe, massive foot traffic, serves breakfast | Drop off sample dozen with pricing sheet, ask for the owner | |
Café Myriade | Cafe | Downtown | high | 8-12/week | Top-rated specialty coffee shop, food menu could expand | Morning visit with samples, pitch bagel + coffee pairing | |
Café Saint-Henri | Cafe | Saint-Henri | high | 20-30/week | Multiple locations, growing brand, serves food | Email first, then in-person tasting at flagship location | |
Dispatch Coffee | Cafe | Mile End | medium | 8-12/week | Popular specialty cafe, serves breakfast items | Drop off samples during quiet afternoon hours | |
Tommy Café | Cafe | Old Montreal | medium | 10-15/week | Trendy cafe in tourist area, high volume | Morning sample drop with pricing sheet | |
Melk Café | Cafe | Mile End | medium | 8-10/week | Popular neighborhood cafe, serves breakfast & lunch | Walk-in with samples, ask for manager | |
Café In Gamba | Cafe | Little Italy | medium | 6-8/week | Well-known coffee shop near Jean-Talon Market | Sample drop-off, pitch Italian-style bagel sandwiches | |
Pigeon Café | Cafe | Downtown | medium | 6-10/week | New popular spot, building their food menu | Email introduction + in-person sample delivery | |
Crew Collective & Café | Cafe | Old Montreal | medium | 10-15/week | Stunning space, high tourist traffic, serves food | Email to events/food manager, offer tasting | |
Café OSMO | Cafe | Downtown | medium | 8-12/week | Near universities, high student traffic | Walk-in with samples during morning rush | |
Régine Café | Restaurant | Plateau | high | 15-25/week | Top-rated brunch spot, always packed, serves breakfast | Call ahead for manager, bring sample box | |
Arthurs Nosh Bar | Restaurant | Plateau | high | 20-30/week | Jewish-style deli/brunch, bagels are core menu item | This is a MUST — they already serve bagels, pitch quality upgrade | |
Beautys Luncheonette | Restaurant | Plateau | high | 15-20/week | Legendary Montreal brunch institution since 1942 | Respectful approach — ask to speak with owner, bring samples | |
Olive et Gourmando | Restaurant | Old Montreal | high | 20-30/week | Famous bakery/cafe, massive brunch crowds | Email first, then follow up with in-person tasting | |
Foiegwa | Restaurant | Plateau | high | 12-18/week | Trendy brunch spot, creative menu, high demand | DM on Instagram + email, offer exclusive tasting | |
Le Café Bloom | Restaurant | Villeray | medium | 10-15/week | Popular brunch destination, growing reputation | Walk-in with samples, pitch seasonal bagel specials | |
Leméac | Restaurant | Outremont | medium | 8-12/week | Upscale bistro, serves brunch, high-end clientele | Formal email to chef/owner, offer private tasting | |
La Banquise | Restaurant | Plateau | medium | 15-25/week | Famous 24/7 restaurant, huge volume, could add bagels | Walk-in during quiet hours, pitch breakfast bagel menu | |
Schwartz's Deli | Restaurant | Plateau | high | 25-40/week | Montreal institution, deli = natural bagel pairing | Formal approach to management, emphasize Montreal heritage | |
Junior | Restaurant | Plateau | medium | 10-15/week | Popular brunch spot from Eater Montreal best list | Instagram DM + email with pricing sheet | |
Ritz-Carlton Montreal | Hotel | Downtown | high | 25-40/week | Luxury hotel, breakfast buffet, room service, high volume | Email F&B director, offer private tasting for kitchen team | |
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal | Hotel | Downtown | high | 20-35/week | Premium hotel, breakfast service, high-end guests | Formal letter + email to Executive Chef | |
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth | Hotel | Downtown | high | 30-50/week | Massive hotel, multiple restaurants, banquet service | Email purchasing/F&B department, offer volume pricing | |
Hôtel Le Germain Montreal | Hotel | Downtown | high | 15-25/week | Boutique hotel chain, emphasizes local products | Pitch 'local artisan' angle, email GM | |
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile | Hotel | Downtown | medium | 15-20/week | Upscale hotel, French-inspired breakfast service | Email F&B manager, emphasize artisan quality | |
Hotel William Gray | Hotel | Old Montreal | medium | 10-15/week | Trendy boutique hotel, rooftop restaurant | Email + Instagram DM, pitch local partnership | |
Le Mount Stephen | Hotel | Downtown | medium | 10-15/week | Luxury heritage hotel, breakfast service | Formal email to culinary team | |
Hôtel Nelligan | Hotel | Old Montreal | medium | 10-15/week | Popular boutique hotel, restaurant on-site | Walk-in with samples to front desk, ask for F&B contact | |
Marché Jean-Talon vendors | Grocery | Little Italy | high | 15-25/week | Multiple deli/food stalls, high foot traffic market | Walk the market, introduce yourself to deli owners with samples | |
Segal's Market | Grocery | Mile End | medium | 8-12/week | Neighborhood grocery, serves local community | Walk-in with samples, pitch local artisan angle | |
PA Supermarché | Grocery | Multiple locations | high | 30-50/week | Popular local chain, bakery section, multiple stores | Contact head office purchasing department | |
Provigo Le Marché | Grocery | Multiple locations | medium | 20-40/week | Major grocery chain, bakery/deli counter | Contact regional bakery buyer, offer trial period | |
IGA Extra | Grocery | Multiple locations | medium | 15-30/week | Large grocery chain with deli sections | Contact store managers individually for pilot program | |
Société Traiteur | Catering | Montreal | high | 15-30/week | Leading Montreal catering company, corporate events | Email with pricing sheet, offer bulk discount for events | |
Les 3 Maîtres Gourmands | Catering | Montreal | medium | 10-20/week | Popular catering service, buffet menus | Email + phone call, pitch bagel platters for events | |
Traiteur Brera | Catering | Montreal | medium | 10-15/week | Upscale event catering, Greater Montreal Area | Email to chef, offer tasting for their team | |
FreshMTL | Catering | Montreal | medium | 8-15/week | Corporate event catering, growing company | Email + Instagram, pitch fresh bagel breakfast platters | |
21st Century Food | Catering | Montreal | high | 30-60/week | Major corporate cafeteria supplier, huge volume potential | Contact sales team, offer competitive wholesale pricing | |
McGill University Food Services | University | Downtown | high | 40-80/week | Multiple dining halls, 40,000+ students | Contact Chartwells/food services procurement | |
Concordia University Food Services | University | Downtown | high | 30-60/week | Buzz Dining Hall + multiple locations, 50,000+ students | Contact campus dining procurement team | |
Université de Montréal | University | Côte-des-Neiges | high | 30-50/week | Largest French-speaking university, campus dining | Contact services alimentaires department | |
ALCE Enterprise (Corporate Meals) | Corporate | Montreal | medium | 15-25/week | Corporate lunch delivery service, could add bagels | Email partnership proposal for breakfast menu | |
Prêt-à-Table | Corporate | Montreal | medium | 10-20/week | Corporate catering platters and lunch boxes | Email with wholesale pricing, pitch bagel breakfast boxes |
Quick Start Guide
Week 1: High Priority Drops
Visit the 20 high-priority prospects first. Bring sample dozens and pricing sheets. Focus on Mile End, Plateau, and Downtown.
Week 2: Follow Up + Expand
Follow up with Week 1 contacts. Start reaching out to medium-priority prospects via email and Instagram DMs.
Week 3+: Close & Grow
Schedule tastings for interested prospects. Close first accounts. Ask for referrals from signed customers.