SAQ agency stores

When the SAQ identifies a municipality or area that aligns with its mission—to offer quality products throughout all regions of Quebec—a call for proposals is issued to establish an agency there. This process may be public (if several businesses are eligible) or by invitation (if only one business is eligible). Public calls are announced on the SAQ’s website.

The targeted municipality or area is selected to meet customer needs while avoiding sales cannibalisation between the network of stores and agencies.

Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, a business must notably:

• Be located within the targeted area;
• Hold a valid alcohol permit (RACJ);
• Respond to the call for proposals and submit all required documents, including a copy of its financial statements.

Authorized Agent Commitments
A business holding an SAQ agent authorisation (the agent) must notably:

• Source its products from the store designated by the SAQ and pick up its order at its own expense;
• Display the same prices as those in SAQ stores, including GST and QST.

Agent authorizations are initially granted for a five-year term, with one or more renewal options.

For more information, please contact the Location and Real Estate Transactions Department by sending an email message to : AGENCESSAQDEMINFO@saq.qc.ca.