MONEY MART began as an entrepreneurial venture in 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta. At the time, the company's founders had recognized a growing trend towards convenience and service in the financial services industry. To fully accommodate this trend, branches were opened outside of regular business hours and situated in easily accessible locations. As time passed, we earned the trust of our customers by consistently exceeding their expectations - a commitment that continues to this day. Growth for MONEY MART has been continuous. By 1994, we had over 100 franchised and corporate branches. By 2000, MONEY MART exceeded the 200-outlet mark. Today, we have over 350 branches across Canada. MONEY MART's parent company, Dollar Financial Group, Inc., purchased the Canadian company from its founders in 1996. Dollar Financial Group owns and operates the largest international network of retail financial services stores, with over 1, 335 locations in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.more...See more text