ontreal Mini-Storage (MMS) has brought a woman’s touch to self-storage. The company’s 24th facility, at 500 Sauvé Ouest, opened in 2025 and is the first in the world to be designed by women for women. Conceived by five leading ladies at MMS (Margaux Chetrit, Andrea LaFrechoux, Serena Miscione, Alida Wu, and Tonia Assaf), the concept prioritizes safety, accessibility, aesthetics, and community, especially for women entrepreneurs, changemakers, and artists. After the building was acquired, the business opened in a record three and a half months.
The grand opening was a full-blown celebration with food, live music, and an art showcase by ArtMarket, spotlighting emerging female artists. Speakers included City Councillor Julie Roy and leaders from women-led businesses and nonprofits. Guests were encouraged to tour the bright, airy facility, which sits conveniently on a main thoroughfare rather than tucked away in an industrial park. It’s now 60 percent leased (nearly 20,000 square feet occupied) and Chetrit credits its early success to meeting a broader range of customer needs. As for what’s next, she says MMS will keep a finger on the pulse of customers. “Whatever they ask for, we will be building,” attracting tenants with storage that fits the urban desert lifestyle.
