The Beer Store Closing 12 More Ontario Locations on Oct. 19: Employee Rights

Is The Beer Store Closing More Locations?

Yes — The Beer Store is closing 12 more locations across Ontario at the end of the business day on Oct. 19, 2025.

“Where we sell beer and collect empties in Ontario is changing. The Beer Store is modernizing to meet the changing marketplace and unfortunately this means making the hard decision to close retail locations,” Ozzie Ahmed, vice president of retail at The Beer Store, said in a news release.

“The Beer Store recognizes the contributions our employees make to the business and in the communities where we operate. All efforts will be made to support employees through this process in alignment with commitments and agreements.”

Why is The Beer Store’s Presence Shrinking?

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to expand alcohol sales to corner stores across Ontario — removing the need for The Beer Store.

Ford reached a deal with the retailer to keep at least 300 locations open until Dec. 31.

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Which Locations is The Beer Store Closing?

The following retail locations will close at the end of the business day on Oct. 19:

• Toronto: 900A Don Mills Rd., Unit #100
• Toronto: 800 Gerrard St. E.
• North York: 3078 Don Mills Rd.
• Markdale: 33 Argyle St.
• Bridgenorth: 882 Ward St.
• Eganville: 8647 Hwy. #60
• Forest: 89 Main St. S.
• Grand Bend: 21 Ontario St. N.
• Harrow: 398 King St. W.
• Little Current: 53 Meredith St. E.
• Noëlville: 142 David St. N.
• Sauble Beach: 704 Main St.

Next Steps for The Beer Store Staff

If you’ve been fired or let go due to the ongoing closures at The Beer Store, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

In Ontario, non-unionized employees are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in the province.

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

Your rights don’t change when your employer closes an office or shuts down entirely.

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Key Severance Facts

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Ontario Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Ontario employment laws.

Lost Your Job? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at The Beer Store for any reason, contact the experienced Toronto employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our Ontario team has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals in the province enforce their rights and secure the compensation they’re owed.

📞 Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.