Proudly CanadianLouis
Sherbrooke – 2026
Some places become part of a city's collective memory. Louis in Sherbrooke is one of them.
Since the 1940s, when Louis Balawyder began serving his first meals from a horse-drawn cart, the story of Louis has been built on a simple promise passed down from generation to generation: fresh ingredients, no-fuss cooking, and a warm welcome that keeps people coming back.
A first location opened in the east end of the city in 1980, followed by a second in the west end in 1982. Louis grew, but its soul never changed.
In 2021, brothers Peter and Matthew Cassar took over with the same pride and respect for everything that made the institution famous. When the time came to open a brand-new location, they naturally turned to us to equip the kitchen at the heart of this new chapter.
Behind the scenes of tradition
For Louis' new location, our mandate covered the entire establishment: every area of the kitchen, from prep to service, customer counters, dishwashing, drive-thru operations, Uber Eats and DoorDash pickup areas, as well as all storage spaces and staff facilities. It was a full-scale project, delivered with the level of detail required for a high-volume restaurant that does not do things halfway.
Fries are the soul of Louis. The bank of Frymaster fryers, known for their precision and performance, ensures consistent and reliable cooking no matter how busy it gets.
Workstations are built around ATOSA refrigerated counters and sandwich prep tables, Thorinox work tables, and a Centerline automatic slicer. ASTOR steamers, one dedicated to hot dogs and the other to smoked meat, help preserve the flavours customers have loved for decades. A Cleveland steam kettle handles large-volume preparation.
To keep the promise of always-fresh ingredients, the kitchen relies on a full range of ATOSA equipment: a two-door freezer with an integrated work surface, a glass-door refrigerator, and undercounter refrigeration units. A combined walk-in cooler and freezer provides large-capacity cold storage. A Hoshizaki ice maker and a True bottle cooler complete the setup.
The custom-designed Julien service counter centralizes assembly, packaging, and beverage distribution in a layout designed for speed and efficiency. A Nemco four-shelf self-serve warming station, Hatco infrared warmers, a Prince Castle toaster, and a Panasonic microwave ensure every order leaves at the right temperature and in the best possible condition.
The dishwashing area features Rosko dish tables, a single sink, a T&S pre-rinse faucet, and Inox Fab work tables, all designed to always support efficient workflow and impeccable hygiene.
This project was made possible through an open and dynamic collaboration with General Manager Christian Fréchette, whose involvement played a key role throughout the project, as well as with general contractor Construction Home, resulting in a project completed in a strong spirit of teamwork.
From equipment selection to final installation, everything was delivered turnkey. We are proud to have put our expertise to work for a place that is part of Sherbrooke's history, because at Louis, tradition continues, and we are happy to have contributed to it.
Representative: Paul Hébert
Project Manager: Pierre Degré
Plan Design: Pierre Degré