Our history

1947

An idea of genius

1500 roosters were saved by the Benny family. They decided to raise them and acquired their first breeding farm near Joliette.

1959

The Foundation

Benny et Frères Ltée is founded. Eight brothers unite!

1960

The dream comes true

The Benny brothers open their very first rotisserie in Joliette.

1965

Verdun

Au Coq is moving into the greater Montreal area, with its very first location in Verdun.

1967

The family is growing

Montreal blooms with Expo 67. Au Coq continues its expansion with the opening of its 2nd branch in Rosemont.

1971

Le Gaulois

Located on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal, Au Coq made its first appearance in the heart of the metropolis. Au Coq Gaulois was relocated to Hochelaga in 1973.

1975

The family succession

From Sainte-Foy to Longueuil, the three children continue to manage the business and pursue the dream of their father, Gérard.

1978

Saint-Hubert

The family grows on the South Shore of Montreal. Concerned about expansion, another branch opens on Grande Allée.

1982

Benny BBQ

Benny BBQ餐厅更名为本尼烤鸡餐厅。

1984

Acquisition of Pont Viau BBQ

Rénald Benny acquires the popular Pont Viau BBQ.

1985

The new one on the Chemin de Chambly in Longueuil is born.

2012

3 newcomers

The expansion continues, with three new locations opening in Beloeil, Boucherville and La Prairie.

2025

Benny China is born!

Mr.Jacques Houle, a Canadian investor, buys the master franchise rights from Benny in Canada. Benny China is born and the traditional chicken rotisserie continues its expansionby opening a few restaurants in Shanghai, China.

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