Groupe Ménard has become the official partner of CF Montréal

MONTREAL – CF Montréal announced Friday the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with Groupe Ménard as the club's official car carrier.

Groupe Ménard and its fleet of more than 100 vehicles provide CF Montréal with comfortable, refined and, above all, safe transportation. The Quebec company will be the trusted carrier for all the needs of the CF Montréal first team coach in Montreal. The company is also committed to providing transportation for the CF Montreal Academy.

“We are pleased to announce our new collaboration with Groupe Ménard,” said CF Montréal President and CEO Gabriel Gervais. “CF Montréal continues to grow its portfolio of partners by establishing strong ties with the Quebec business community. We aim to continue working with companies that have a significant footprint in their industry. The multi-generational Groupe Ménard organization is a perfect example of this and we are proud to rely on their unparalleled service to ensure the safety of our club.”

“Groupe Ménard is proud to officially become part of the CF Montréal team,” said Groupe Ménard President and CEO Nancy Ménard. “We look forward to contributing to the Club's success by providing safe, quality charter transportation for years to come.”

Founded in 1992 and ending its first season in 1993, CF Montréal is a professional soccer club that has been playing in the MLS since 2012. He won the Canadian Championship five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021) and reached the finals. The 2015 CONCACAF Champions League, as well as the 2009 and 2022 quarter-finals. Montreal Soccer Club plays its home games at Saputo Stadium, a 19,619-seat soccer stadium.

In 2010, the organization established the CF Montréal Academy, a soccer training center with over 100 players. CF Montréal was the first professional club in North America to offer a sports training program. The club's development structure also includes U13 and U14 Pre-Academy teams. The club's Network of Partner Clubs (CIP) and regional programs enable the club to reach an additional 1,000 players from U8 to U12. The women's program was introduced to the Club Academy on May 31, 2023.

Through the Montreal Impact Foundation, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2023, CF Montréal is deeply involved in the community. Its mission is to organize and support activities to improve the quality of life of children and families in disadvantaged communities. In particular, it offers sports facilities that contribute to physical education and social integration.

Groupe Ménard, a multi-generational family business in Quebec for over 60 years, provides school bus and luxury coach services. Its service network covers routes in Quebec, Ontario and the United States, offering reliable transportation to all its passengers.

When Emile and Ruth Ménard founded Autobus Ménard in 1962, they offered a two-car school bus service at the time.

In 1970, luxury cars were added to the fleet and became part of the company's services. Pierre and Diane Menard continued to expand the company, and Autobus Menard acquired Autobus Richelieu and Autobus St Alexandre. Today, the third generation has taken over and now offers its customers a fleet of more than 100 vehicles.