OBJECT – OPENING OF A BLAXTON AT THE VIDEOTRON CENTER
Quebec, April 25, 2023 – The Videotron Center and the Blaxton restaurant chain are proud to announce the opening of a brand new restaurant in the amphitheater, in association with restaurateurs Charles Lacroix, Steve Leroux and Bassem Oueslati. While construction is scheduled to start in 2023, the official opening of this restaurant worthy of North America’s great arenas will take place in 2024.
With an investment of over two million dollars, the Blaxton Centre Vidéotron will seat over 300 people and be open to the general public seven days a week. Located directly in the amphitheatre’s lobby, this true stadium restaurant will enhance the customer experience at the Centre Videotron.
“We’re going to offer our customers a 360° culinary, sporting and musical experience,” promises Blaxton Centre Vidéotron managing partner Steve Leroux. The restaurant will be open to everyone at all times, thanks to our independent door,” adds Charles Lacroix. Center Videotron customers will now have a different dining option.
Martin Tremblay, Chief Operating Officer of Québecor’s Sports and Entertainment Group, comments: “We’re delighted to be able to offer this new quality dining experience at the Centre Vidéotron. Whether they’re coming to a show or a Remparts game, our customers will be able to stretch their stay with us. In addition to greatly enhancing their experience, I sincerely believe that this new player will energize the ExpoCité site, and citizens will be able to enjoy it year-round!”
Following the resounding success of Blaxton Lebourgneuf and Blaxton Aeroport de Quebec, this will be the third Blaxton restaurant for Messrs. Lacroix, Leroux and Oueslati. Blaxton Pub&Grill chain founders Peter Sgobba and Antoine Rouleau will join Videotron Center team Lacroix, Leroux and Oueslati in opening the new restaurant, scheduled for march 2024. This will be the fifth Blaxton restaurant in the Quebec City area.
BLAXTON CENTER VIDEOTRON ASSOCIATES
Pictured from left to right: Peter Sgobba, President of Blaxton Franchise Canada, Steve Leroux, co-owner of Blaxton CV, Antoine Rouleau, Vice-President of Blaxton Franchise Canada, Martin Tremblay, COO of Québecor’s Sports and Entertainment Group, Bassem Oueslati and Charles Lacroix, both co-owners of Blaxton Centre Vidéotron. Photo credit: Mathieu Bélanger
ABOUT BLAXTON RESTAURANTS
The origins of Blaxton Pub&Grill lie in 40 years of experience in the restaurant business. Stemming from an English pub tradition, this “public house” concept welcomes everyone at any time of day. Since its creation in 2013, the founders have continued to evolve their concept. With the opening of Blaxton Centre Videotron and Trois-Rivieres, the chain will have six restaurants in Quebec.
ABOUT CENTER VIDEOTRON
Vidéotron center is a multifunctional venue with a seating capacity of over 18,000 and a concert capacity of over 20,000. Inaugurated on September 12, 2015, the Centre Vidéotron lends itself equally well to large-scale musical concerts and sporting events thanks to its multiple configurations. It is the home of the Quebec Remparts, who play in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The building can also host professional field hockey games, as it meets the requirements of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Blaxton information: Antoine Rouleau, V-P Sales & Development/ 418-808-7778/ arouleau@blaxton.com
Center Vidéotron information: Marie-Michelle Gagné, Director of Communications/ 418-561-6762/ mmgagne@gestev.com
