2009
Old Firehall Confectionery in Unionville
The original Old Firehall Confectionery was established in Unionville’s historic firehall in 2009. With Kimberly and Natasha’s passion for crafting exquisite treats using premium ingredients, successfully grew this location over the years.
Old Firehall Confectionery in Kleinburg
They then opened a second store in a gingerbread farmhouse
on the main strip of Kleinburg. This expansion to Kleinburg showcased their desire to find locations with historical significance for their shops.
2019 – 2022
Old Firehall Confectionery in Waterloo
In 2019, Kimberly Murphy and Natasha Usher, began searching for a third location with historical significance to expand their stores. After pandemic-related delays and construction, they opened their new Waterloo store in the refurbished Old Post Office building in the summer of 2022.
2024
Franchise Opportunities
Throughout their expansion process, Old Firehall Confectionery has remained committed to their vision of creating destination experiences with premium, handcrafted treats. The female owners’ business acumen, dedication to quality, and strategic selection of unique locations have allowed them to successfully grow from their original flagship store in Unionville to additional company-owned shops in Kleinburg and Waterloo. Building on this track record, Old Firehall Confectionery is now offering franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs to join their brand and open new locations across Southern Ontario and beyond. Prospective franchisees can benefit from the company’s established business model, beloved artisanal products, and expertise in creating experiential dessert shops in character properties.