Is Chico Canadian?
Partly
Ownership is split or partially foreign — read the details.
What we found
Founded 1983 in Quebec (66 locations). Acquired by Pet Valu Canada in February 2022. Operated as separate subsidiary with dedicated Montreal management team. Now controlled by Roark Capital via Pet Valu.
The receipt
| Verdict | Borderline |
| Category | Pet Supplies |
| HQ | Montreal, Quebec |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://privatecapitaljournal.com/roark-capital-controlled-pet-valu-ac… secondary source — registry check pending “Roark Capital controlled Pet Valu acquires Chico, indicating Roark Capital as the ultimate parent via Pet Valu.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Chico
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pets Corner | Pet Supplies | British Columbia | View ownership → |
| All Paws Pet Supplies | Pet Supplies | Quebec | View ownership → |
| Bosley's by Pet Valu | Pet Supplies | Markham, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Critters & Co | Pet Supplies | Alberta | View ownership → |
| Fetch Pet Supplies | Pet Supplies | Ontario | View ownership → |
| Hagen Group (Living World, Fluval, Marina, Exo Terra, Catit, Dogit) | Pet Supplies | Quebec, QC | View ownership → |
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