The original store (A. Leon Company at 244 King Street) was a dry goods outlet, which subsequently converted to furniture sales.

The company moved into the Toronto area in the subsequent decades, purchasing several established outlets in the city and converting them to Leon's name.

A major part of Leon's marketing strategy is its financing plans, which allow customers to defer payments for various lengths of time (the most common of which are 6 and 18-month terms).

The staff of Leon's Furniture is separated into numerous departments in many of its corporate locations (franchise operating procedures tend to vary).

[11] Leon's has also supported organizations such as Canadian Cancer Society, Salvation Army, Cerebral Palsy Association and YWCA, among others.