Is IRIS Canadian?
Yes
This brand checks out as Canadian-owned.
What we found
IRIS was founded in 1990 in Baie-Comeau, Quebec by optometrist Dr. Francis Jean and grew into one of Canada's largest eyecare networks (~150 locations). In 2017 it was acquired by New Look Vision Group.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | eyewear/optical retail |
| HQ | Montreal, QC |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Government registry / filing |
| Source | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319240/000119312512109274/d286… registry record “SEC EDGAR 10-K filed 2012-03-12 by IRIS INTERNATIONAL INC — company's own annual filing.” |
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| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| BonLook | Eyewear | Montreal, QC | View ownership → |
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| IRIS The Visual Group | Canadian eyewear/optical retailers | Longueuil, QC | View ownership → |
| IRIS, The Visual Group | eyewear retailer | Quebec City, QC | View ownership → |
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