Laura Secord Chocolates facts for kids
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Trade name
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Laura Secord |
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| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Founder | Frank Patrick O'Connor |
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Canada
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| Products | Chocolate |
Laura Secord is a well-known Canadian company that makes delicious chocolates, candies, and ice cream. It's owned by Jean Leclerc, who is from Quebec City. He also owns a company called Nutriart, which focuses on making chocolate.
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History of Laura Secord
How Laura Secord Started
Laura Secord was founded in 1913 by a person named Frank P. O'Connor. He opened the very first store in Toronto, Ontario, on Yonge Street.
Frank O'Connor decided to name his company after a famous Canadian hero, Laura Secord. She was a brave woman who lived in 1813. Laura Secord went on a long and dangerous journey to warn a British officer, Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, about a surprise attack planned by American soldiers. Her warning helped the British win an important battle called the Battle of Beaver Dams.
Who Has Owned Laura Secord?
Over the years, Laura Secord has been owned by several different companies.
- In 1969, the O'Connor family sold Laura Secord to a company called John Labatt Limited.
- Then, in 1983, a British company named Rowntree Mackintosh Confectionery bought it.
- Later, in 1998, Nestlé's Canadian part sold Laura Secord to Archibald Candy Corporation from Chicago.
- In 2004, Gordon Brothers LLC bought the company. At that time, Laura Secord had 174 stores across Canada and about 1,600 employees.
Laura Secord Today
In 2010, two brothers from Quebec, Jean and Jacques Leclerc, bought Laura Secord. They still own the business today. The company now has about 100 stores and offers around 400 different products.
Laura Secord has offices in Mississauga, Ontario, and Quebec City, Quebec. You can also buy their products online, and they ship across Canada and to the U.S.
