Become a Pharmacist Owner
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Do you dream of combining your passion for healthcare and entrepreneurship?
Becoming a pharmacist owner affiliated with Jean Coutu means turning your vocation into a powerful lever to actively contribute to the health and well-being of your community.
Obtaining a franchise!
Do you have a Coutu touch?
The Most Admired Company
Join a brand recognized by all and deeply rooted in the hearts of patients, ranking year after year at the top of the most admired companies by Quebecers.
A Strong Network
Join a vast network that will help your pharmacy shine at the heart of your community.
To Take Care
Contribute to our promise: To take good care of our people, no matter who they are and no matter their needs.
Jean Coutu, the most admired company
Concrete Benefits for You
A Proven Concept
Join a family of three generations of pharmacists in business for over 50 years with a proven concept at the heart of every success within the Jean Coutu network.
A Simplified Transaction
With the support of Groupe Jean Coutu, get a tailor-made business plan and build your equity. Benefit from financing facilities with no initial down payment required.
Solid Foundations
Achieve your full professional potential with the most efficient pharmacy service management software. Plus, you have access to a wide range of tools designed to make your life easier and save you precious time.
A Franchisor by Your Side
You are supported at every step: from acquiring the pharmacy to renovation or expansion projects, including recruitment, operational challenges, and the implementation of new services.
Professional Support
A team of professionals supports you through concrete interventions, management tools, and strategic advice.
A Relationship of Trust
A close collaboration, based on a spirit of co-development and nourished by constant dialogue through various forums — because a strong network is one that exchanges, learns together, and moves forward together.
The Right Work Tools
Achieve your full professional potential with the most efficient pharmacy service management software. Plus, you have access to a wide range of tools designed to make your life easier and save you time.
Your options to become a pharmacist owner
Open a New Pharmacy
Start your journey with a modern pharmacy designed to meet today's needs.
Acquire an Existing Pharmacy
Partner with an established owner or take over a pharmacy already well anchored in its community.
Change Affiliation
Switch from an independent pharmacy or another brand to Jean Coutu to enjoy all the benefits.
Requirements to Become a Pharmacist Owner
- Be a member of the Order of Pharmacists of Quebec, New Brunswick, or the College of Pharmacists in Ontario.
- Be drawn to the Concept and values of Jean Coutu: respect, empathy, trust, collaboration, and professionalism.
We Support You
A structured development program for your success.
Your journey as a pharmacist owner begins well before the official transaction. From your first steps, you are guided through a structured and progressive development path, designed to give you a complete understanding of your role.
What the PHARE Program Offers You
A balance between theoretical learning and concrete practice
A reassuring safety net, even without prior management experience
Support from mentors and experts
Relevant continuing education to help you manage all your operations
Personalized follow-up adapted to your reality
Access to the network's collective intelligence
So that each step brings you closer to your full potential — as a manager, leader, and brand ambassador.
A Thoughtful Program to Develop the Key Skills of a Franchise Pharmacist Owner.
Here are the 4 key learning blocks.
Resource Management
To ensure optimal operational efficiency of your store.
Customer Focus
To strengthen customer experience and community engagement.
Business Sense
To develop your entrepreneurial spirit.
Leadership
To shape your leadership posture.
Take the First Step Toward Your Pharmacy
Fill out this form to submit your application.