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Exciting News : Introducing Our New Fall Menu! 🍂

2024-09-03T13:18:26-04:00

As the leaves begin to turn, we're so excited to unveil our brand-new fall menu, filled with cozy flavours perfect for the season.

�� New Puffs Flavor : Apple Pie

Get ready to indulge in our latest creation, the Apple Pie Puffs! Imagine sweet Puffs topped with a delicious apple sauce, drizzled with salted caramel, and finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's the perfect way to savor the taste of autumn in every bite.

☕ Revamped Chai Selection

We are bringing back our beloved chai, now with a new recipe! Warm up with our classic chai latte, or cool down with our irresistible iced chai latte, topped with cinnamon cold foam. For something a bit different, try our creamy chai milkshake — a delicious chai like you've never tasted before.

🍫 New Ice Cream Chocolate Dips

Introducing two decadent additions to our ice cream chocolate dip lineup, always made from high-quality Belgian chocolate :

Dark Chocolate Espresso : Rich and bold, perfect for coffee lovers.
Cinnamon Bun : A caramelized sweetness that’s sure to become a new favorite.

Come by and experience the flavours of fall with us!

Hurry up to , the menu is only available until October 31st.

20 years of conquering the planet, one Greek donut at a time

2024-08-14T14:47:04-04:00

The twentieth anniversary of Mr. Puffs, the company specializing in the official dessert of the Olympics – loukoumades, is marked by an Olympian frenzy. This local gem is well on its way to global domination.

We interviewed founder Pandelis Siounis and CEO Dimitri Georgoulas to learn more about their journey.

In 2004, fresh out of hotel management school, Greek-born Pandelis Siounis dreamt of starting his own business. “Athens was hosting the Olympic Games and having worked in several Greek restaurants that served loukoumades, I got the idea to create a company specialising in these traditional Greek donuts,” he recalls. Thus, Mr. Puffs was born, marketing the very treats that were distributed at the Olympics over 2,000 years ago.

It’s fair to say that Canadians have been quick to adopt these little morsels. After being sold under a tent at events and festivals, in a food truck, and then at the first branch in Quebec, Puffs made a notable appearance on the Dragon’s Den television show.

Giant strides

Since 2016, 72 franchises have been opened, including 46 in Quebec and 26 in Ontario. Mr. Georgoulas, CEO of Mr. Puffs, assures us that the company is focused on establishing a presence in all Canadian provinces, but major efforts are currently underway to expand globally. The first international franchise will soon open in Austin, Texas. Convinced that the U.S. market could be fertile ground for the company, the team is making every effort to study it thoroughly and position itself in the best possible way. Europe, North Africa, and West Asia are also in the company’s sights.

“Over 250 million Puffs have been sold to date. If you put them end to end, you could stretch across Canada from one ocean to the other. Our goal is to go across the world!”

— Dimitri Georgoulas, CEO, Mr. Puffs

Giving back

Acknowledging the warm welcome it has received from consumers over the years, the Mr. Puffs team seizes every opportunity to give back. “During the pandemic, we froze franchisee loyalty rates and filled trucks with Puffs to distribute to essential workers,” says Mr. Georgoulas.

Mr. Puffs has also made significant donations to several foundations, including over $250,000 for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis research, and $150,000 for youth soccer. “We’re proud to have achieved a level of success that allows us to give back to the community,” Mr. Georgoulas adds. “With the current difficult economic climate, we’ve also decided not to increase our in-store prices this year.”

Leader in the dessert industry

For the past 20 years, the basic recipe of Mr. Puffs has remained the same. Egg and milk-free, the Canadian company’s loukoumades are light and fresh, and the available toppings can be decadent. It’s this feeling of biting into a little cloud that inspired the company’s name. Despite this consistency, there has been a remarkable evolution in the range of products on offer.

Mr. Puffs has become a full-service dessert bar, serving delicious loukoumades, as well as ice cream and coffee. As part of its ongoing drive for innovation, the company is currently running a pilot project to offer spreads for sale in grocery stores.

“I’m proud of the team behind this Canadian company, and when I see people sharing photos of their family celebrations with a box of ��vlog�ٷ�� on the table, it warms my heart,” Mr. Georgoulas says. “The success of Mr. Puffs would not be possible without the loyalty of our customers and the hard work of our franchisees.”

Thank you for being part of this adventure. To 20 years of success and many more to come !

The Mr. Puffs Team

This bouquet of Puffs will charm your crush more than roses on Valentine's Day

2024-02-25T13:03:02-05:00

Among the few gifts that generally succeed in bringing a smile to the lips of our better half, a dozen roses is definitely one of the timeless romantic classics. However, this year, Mr. Puffs is offering you a bouquet of loukoumades on Valentine's Day for your valentine and if you were looking for an original gift to give, this one might definitely stand out from the others.

On the other hand, although flowers are always a pleasure, they will certainly end up wilting over time while this bouquet of sweets will be immediately consumed and totally appreciated... Worth it (especially when we know very well how much a satisfied appetite immediately makes one more joyful).

It is also possible to obtain this gift consisting of 12 Puffs for only $15 in store and $20 online, whether in the flavor of creamy or salted caramel, honey and cinnamon, raspberry, syrup of maple or hazelnut chocolate, for example.

Although this idea is absolutely brilliant for Valentine's Day, you can also get this cute bouquet all year round, whether for a loved one's birthday or simply for your niece who just did her first dance show. Because love is celebrated every day!

In addition, if you want to surprise your crush but you have a very busy day on Friday, you can use various applications such as Foodora and Uber Eats to have your bouquet of Puffs delivered directly to work or to the person of your choice .

New Appointment

2024-02-25T13:03:02-05:00

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitri Georgoulas CPA, CA, as President and CEO; his appointment began on January 1, 2021. This appointment marks the start of a new chapter in the history of our company, as we begin an ambitious global expansion.

Pandeli Siounis, the founder of Mr. Puffs, will continue his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors and will oversee marketing initiatives and product development as Chief Marketing Officer and in partnership with the other members of the Executive Board: Tom Bountis (Chief Operating Officer) and Jimmy Nikolidakis (Chief Purchasing Department).

Welcoming Dimitri to his new role, Pandeli said: “Our aspirations are ambitious at Mr. Puffs and Dimitri's experience makes him the ideal candidate to manage our expansion, building on our strategy, our mission, our vision and our values which have allowed our company to gain great success in the last decade. I have no doubt that Dimitri's professional background and leadership qualities will help Mr. Puffs reach new heights and position itself as a leader in its industry. »

Mr. Puffs offers a decadent holiday menu and you'll want to taste it all

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

With the holiday season also comes the flavors of the season. Indeed, pastries, drinks and other delicacies take on a festive appearance thanks to decorations and classic thematic varieties. Now, without exception, Mr.Puffs offers a decadent holiday menu and you will want to taste it all. If Mr. Puffs already bring you a lot of happiness thanks to their unique and frankly appetizing taste, these new additions will certainly put you in the holiday spirit. For this festive period, Mr. Puffs added hot chocolates, new types of donuts and added special Christmas toppings to bring a little magic to their confections which are already quite exquisite in themselves. But there can never be too many Christmas desserts, and these temporary additions will definitely satisfy your sugar craving and love of festive flavors.

Plus, to brighten up your favorite flavors, you can add new toppings of your choice, like green and red candies, crushed candy canes and marshmallows. And if you want a hot drink to go with it all, there are new artisanal hot chocolates made from real Belgian chocolate available for a very limited time. Delicious new flavors include red velvet, s'mores, dulce de leche, triple chocolate, and cookies and cream. Everything is covered with whipped cream and small assorted toppings.

Mr.Puffs releases epic “Holiday Puffs” and you won't be able to stop eating the whole box

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

December has finally arrived and the countdown to Christmas has begun. The killjoys will finally get into the holiday spirit and stop telling everyone that before December 1st it's too early for Christmas. December is the month when everyone is happy. How can you not be happy when your days start each morning with a little chocolate from your advent calendar, continue with a gingerbread latte and end with a festive Baileys hot chocolate. Also read: 18 advent calendars that will shake up your old cheap chocolate calendar And if that wasn't enough sugar for you, the popular pastry shop with the famous irresistible donuts Mr.Puffs will soon be releasing holiday Puffs and we would like a whole box of them right now.

Mr. Puffs wants to become 'the McDonald's of donuts'

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Still little known in Quebec, the Mr. Puffs chain nevertheless aims to conquer the planet with its donuts of Greek origin. For its first step abroad, the brand from Laval chose to establish itself in a huge shopping center in Orlando, Florida.

If all goes as planned, America's first Mr. Puffs will open next summer at the Florida Mall. With its 250 businesses, the place welcomes 20 million people per year... In a city that attracts more than 70 million tourists annually. It is these impressive figures that attracted the founder and president of the SME spherical pastries, Billy Siounis, to Orlando. The name of the owner of the Florida Mall - Simon Property Group - also weighed in the balance. “Our goal is not only to have restaurants in Florida, but throughout the United States,” he confides. Simon is a large real estate owner. With good relationships comes good business. » Billy Siounis is convinced that his concept “can go global”. He also says he received “2,000 requests for franchises”, or five per day, coming from as far away as India, China, Greece, Australia and Morocco. “I’m proud of that!” », says the man who inaugurated his second branch only two years ago. “My goal is to have a concept like McDonald's, but with donuts. [...] One day, we will say to ourselves that it started in Montreal and that there are 1000 branches around the world. »

Double in size in one year To justify his haste to establish himself south of the border, when he only has 11 branches in Quebec and... none elsewhere in the country, the 40-year-old entrepreneur says that "it's important to be the first to enter a market.

After Orlando, Mr. Puffs plans to tackle the Ottawa and Toronto markets (in 2020). But until then, many projects are in the works in Quebec. Between 8 and 12 new branches will open their doors this year, notably in LaSalle, Saint-Eustache, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Saint-Jérôme, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Gatineau and Quebec, lists Billy Siounis. This will have the effect of doubling the size of the company founded in 2004, but which only became established in 2010. Initially, loukoumades (the real name for donuts) were sold using street trucks in festivals.

Vegan dessert served for millennia To expand, Mr. Puffs is banking on recruiting franchisees. The first Florida branch will, however, be co-owned by the company and a franchisee of Montreal origin who lives there.

Billy Siounis can also count on the support of Tom Bountis, owner of the Allô! lunch restaurant chain. mon coco, which has around forty franchised establishments. “I’m proud he chose me.” Since 2009 he has been investing in my concept. » Before founding his business, Billy Siounis was a waiter. In the restaurant business since he was 14, he is the 7th of 11 children, “all born here and raised in Parc-Extension,” he says. Her mother obviously cooked loukoumades for them during special events. Unlike American donuts, these pastries “which date from Greek antiquity” contain neither milk nor eggs, which makes them “lighter”. Mr. Puffs is also banking on the fact that its donuts are vegan. “It was my favorite dessert. For me, it's nostalgic. »

Little Quebec success south of the border

Until now, very few chains have tried their luck south of the border, apart from the giant MTY, which has mainly proceeded through acquisitions. Moreover, the Quebec Franchise Council (CQF) and the Quebec Restaurateurs Association (ARQ) struggle to name a single other Quebec chain that has a presence in the United States. The two organizations recall the failed attempt of St-Hubert in Florida. Mikes also tried his luck in Las Vegas. More recently, La Belle et La Boeuf opened a branch in a shopping center near West Palm Beach, Florida. “Independents represent 80% of the restaurant market in Quebec. So there aren't a lot of expansion plans in the United States [from chains]. » - François Meunier, spokesperson for the Quebec Restaurateurs Association “It’s not for lack of interest,” adds Christian Champagne, president and CEO of the CQF. But you have to have strong backs. » Consultant Robert Dion, a specialist in the restaurant industry, understands that Florida is a dream destination for restaurateurs. But he recalls that “the problems of recruiting staff and quality of staff are the same as here”. Furthermore, given the distance, quality control is not always easy. Informed of Mr. Puffs' intentions, Mr. Dion believes that his English name is an asset, and that his loukoumades fit well “into the current trend of specialization of concepts”.

I go out, I stay

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Today, the kickoff is launched for three days of festivities for the RU event, on Mont-Royal Avenue, which has become pedestrianized. On the program: nighttime frescoes created by urban artists, free concerts on the music scene, dance performances and more. *Starts this evening on Avenue Mont-Royal between Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Fullum Street ANNE-LOVELY'S FAVORITE IN TOWN: Opening of Mr Puffs on the Plateau and free donuts!

Do you know Mr Puffs donuts, inspired by Greek desserts called loukoumades? If not, don't miss the opening of the restaurant at the Mont-Royal Avenue branch, which offers these sweet bites for free. Please note that the Puffs (which are 35 calories each) do not contain eggs, milk or peanuts. It's good for the eyes, the tummy and the smile! *All day, at 1800, avenue Mont-Royal

You can get a big discount on your Mr. Puffs if you are an essential worker in Quebec

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Workers in health care and other essential services have been struggling for several weeks to try to manage the crisis to the best of their skills. To thank them, various companies have decided to offer them freebies and discounts. Moreover, essential workers have big discounts in several Mr. Puffs branches in Quebec.* In front-line employees, the donut company includes people who work in hospitals and CHSLDs as well as emergency services such as firefighters or police officers. As for the discount granted, healthcare workers are entitled to different promotions depending on the participating branches. We invite you to call your branch to find out the details.* The branches have confirmed various discounts to Narcity Quebec as of May 4, 2020: Laval and LaSalle have confirmed offering 6 Puffs as well as a free coffee to these people. As for the Plateau, 50% is offered to health care workers, and 25% to other emergency service workers. In Saint-Eustache, the 50% discount is also applicable. In Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, we were confirmed a 20% discount on all orders. At Quartier Dix30, we offer a 10% discount.

Montreall.com

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

may be located in Laval, but it's definitely worth the trek outside of Montreal. Here you can find loukoumades , a greek doughnut that's typically served with honey. But at , you can get it with simple sugar, caramel, chocolate, chocolate hazelnut , and more! Talk about a sweet tooth! They also serve typical Greek coffee, and cold coffees like a parfait or a freddo cappuccino . For something savory, they have tiropita, which is greek phyllo dough filled with cheese. They have a mini terrace outside which is truly reminiscent of a Greek village, in that the whole community sits outside with their coffee, gossiping and enjoying the weather! Take a trip to Greece at !

Take a look at our new setup for our Toasted Puffs!

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Rent our Puffsmobile for your next corporate event

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

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2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

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Mr. Puffs conquers the Dragons

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Hello, I'm Billy Siounis, President and Founder of Mr. Puffs. I'm sure you all can't wait to know what happened on the set of the show... Well, we went, we proposed, we conquered... What a great experience! The 5 Dragons loved our Puffs and enjoyed a good Frappé on the board. At the end of our presentation, Jim and Kevin were interested in investing in our business. We ultimately came to an agreement with Jim Treliving, who we felt was the best choice for our needs. After going through a lengthy due diligence process, Mr. Treliving and his group decided not to invest in Mr. Puffs right away: they wanted to wait until we developed the brand before doing so. Unfortunately, after sorting through all the presentations filmed for season 7, the CBC (Radio-Canada) did not select ours for broadcast. We couldn't wait to share this experience with our customers, friends and family. This is why we have prepared this video for you. I hope that you will like her ! Thank you again for your continued support and thank you for believing in our concept from the beginning. Our real partners are YOU. THANKS ! *Billy Siounis ultimately partnered with strategic individuals to enable him to expand the brand internationally.

Laval 50 years! My city is a story to tell!

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Mr. Puffs will settle in Faubourg Saint-Jean

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

The Mr. Puffs pastry shop, specializing in the preparation of loukoumades, traditional Greek donuts in bite-size formats, will set up shop in Faubourg Saint-Jean, on Douglas Street, near Saint-Luc Boulevard.

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu branch will welcome its first customers in the last two weeks of January 2020, explains Claude Philippon, one of the two franchisees.

The business will occupy approximately 1,500 square feet in a building that is currently under construction. This is located to the south of the building in which Souvlaki Bar and La Belle & La Bœuf are located. This new building of approximately 4,200 square feet will also house Küto Comptoir à tartares as well as another restaurant.

Mr. Puffs will have approximately 22 seats. During the summer season, a terrace will also be set up. “Mr. Puffs is more of a take-out dessert bar,” explains Billy Siounis, president, CEO and founder of Mr. Puffs, in an interview with Le Canada Français.

Donuts

Mr. Puffs specializes in traditional Greek donuts. These are also called loukoumades. Their existence dates back to ancient Greece. “Puffs are made and iced in front of people. They are always served hot and freshly prepared. It’s a vegan dough without eggs, lactose, cholesterol and trans fats,” says Billy Siounis.

The dough is made from wheat and the fritters are cooked in canola oil. “It’s like Timbits but lighter because our dough is made with yeast. The outside of the donut is crispy and the inside is soft. It’s so light that you can’t eat just one,” says the founder. Depending on the customer's wishes, the donuts can be topped, for example with honey or maple syrup.

He emphasizes that his loukoumades are sold in formats of 12, 30 or 50 units. The menu is rounded out with ice cream, milkshakes as well as specialty hot or iced coffees.

Jobs

The arrival of Mr. Puffs will create 20 to 30 full-time and part-time jobs. The investment required has not been quantified. The place will be managed by two franchisees, Daniel Dubé and Claude Philippon. “They have experience in restaurants, are from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and know how to manage a restaurant well,” underlines Mr. Siounis.

If selling desserts to consumers is synonymous with selling them happiness, Claude Philippon emphasizes that he and his partner also like the concept of work which reduces the effects of the labor shortage. “It’s a good system where each employee can replace his colleague. In a conventional restaurant, we will not see a waiter replacing a cook and vice versa,” he explains.

He and Mr. Dubé also want to be able to introduce their children into the business in order to ensure succession.

Festival

Mr. Puffs is present at all major festivals in Montreal. Billy Siounis says that one of his chain's mobile kiosks will be present next year at the International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Mr. Puffs has 15 branches in Quebec, including one in Quartier DIX30. Sainte-Julie and Pointe-aux-Trembles will have theirs soon. That of Saint-Jérôme should open approximately at the same time as that of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Mr. Siounis, who founded his company in 2004, aims to have around thirty addresses in Quebec. It will open a branch in November in Florida. In addition, Ottawa and Toronto will also have theirs.

A new Mr. Puffs branch will open in St-Jérôme very soon

2024-02-25T13:03:01-05:00

Founded more than 15 years ago, the Mr.Puffs donut chain has gained popularity in Montreal and Quebec since then. Few Quebecers have never tasted one of these sweet delights that taste like heaven. While the first branch opened in Montreal, the company is expanding and we are seeing more and more branches across the province. Well, we now learn that the Puffs family is growing and a brand new Mr. Puffs will open in St-Jérôme, to the delight of little gourmands!

Indeed, while we already have 4 branches on the other side of Rivière-des-Prairies, namely in Laval, Terrebonne, Saint-Eustache and Blainville, it is in Saint-Jérôme that the little news will soon be coming. 'install.

Mr. Puffs shared the news via his Instagram account, announcing at the same time the planned opening date of this franchise, next January.

“We are expanding our presence in the province! We will open a branch in Saint-Jérôme in January,” we can read in the publication.

What better way to start the new year than with a box of tasty Puffs? The year hasn't started, we're already letting go of resolutions.

The exact date and address are yet to be confirmed.

Loukoumades: the sweet sin of the Greeks

2024-02-25T13:03:00-05:00

He is the seventh in a family of 11 children. “The largest family of Greek origin in Montreal,” Billy Siounis, better known as Mr. Puffs, proudly assures me. This is the name he gave to his loukoumades, a traditional Greek pastry that he has been trying to introduce into our Quebec customs since 2004.

In his small, unpretentious business on Notre-Dame Boulevard, located in the heart of Laval's Greek community, his employees are busy preparing their brand new orange Puffmobile for their first official outing at First Fridays at the Montreal Olympic Stadium.

“It’s important to get out of our community to make yourself known,” notes the friendly and talkative 37-year-old businessman. He has the generous smile and the contagious passion of creative people. A slight overweight betrays his greedy side which he accepts with good nature.

Read more: http: //www.journaldemontreal.com/2016/05/11/loukoumades-le-peche-sucre-des-grecs

COVID-19: Montreal restaurateurs get their hands dirty

2024-02-25T13:03:00-05:00

Mr. Puffs pastries sweeten everyday life Last week, Mr. Puffs Founder Pandelis Siounis, Chief Financial Officer Dimitri Georgoulas and their team began delivering more than 450 boxes of their pastries to several fire stations, hospitals and businesses. the greater metropolitan area. Their desire: to bring sweetness to the daily lives of front-line workers.

You can have delicious Easter Coconut Mr. Puffs delivered to you

2024-02-25T13:03:00-05:00

When it comes to dessert, Mr. Puffs have quietly become a must-have in recent years. With new branches springing up everywhere, the success of these delights is undeniable and if you're waiting for a reason to order some, know that you can have Easter Coconut Mr. Puffs delivered to you for a limited time.

During the month of April, Easter coconuts like Mini Eggs and Eggies are king and infiltrate a multitude of desserts. Ice cream, cookie dough, donuts and many other sweets have benefited from the popularity of these themed chocolates and Mr. Puffs are joining the dance.

If you're a fan of these little fried pastries, you definitely don't need a reason to indulge, but it's always nice to be able to justify a third box in a week with a new limited filling, right?

So, thanks to Uber Eats, you can have Easter Cocos items delivered to all branches excluding the DIX30, Marché Central and Saint-Eustache branches.

If Uber doesn't deliver to your home, there's always the option to call to place a takeout order.

And if you feel like it, there is also Mount Olympus, which consists of five ��vlog�ٷ�� and Greek yogurt or ice cream and milkshakes which are available with the new themed topping.

For a box of 33 pieces, the price is $16 and an extra $2 is added for the topping.

The Mont Olympe combos and milkshakes are $7 and you also have to add a small $2 for the Easter coconuts.

This special topping isn't here to stay, but you still have until April 30 to enjoy it.

The very first Mr.Puffs in St-Eustache will soon open its doors

2024-02-25T13:02:50-05:00

Mr.Puffs will open in St-Eustache in the coming weeks.

In Greater Montreal, Mr. Puffs Pastries have made their name. The Quebec company founded in 2004 currently sells its Happiness Puffs in its 11 locations in Quebec and is currently, to our great joy, in full expansion.

Mr.Puffs offers decadent cone dips at only 4 locations in Quebec

2024-02-25T13:02:40-05:00

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Mr.Puffs has made its name well in Greater Montreal as the Quebec pastry shop, founded in 2004, is experiencing impressive expansion with now where you can go and eat happiness. And if we are delighted to see that we can now eat delicious ��vlog�ٷ�� almost everywhere, we are pleased to learn that we can now eat .