Montana’s offers mouth-watering hickory smoked ribs, AAA steaks, signature chicken and pasta dishes, and a variety of other fireside favourites. Our lodge setting is the perfect place for a delicious meal with the people that matter most to you.

We first opened our doors in 1995, and have since grown to over 85 locations across Canada.

With our friendly and attentive staff serving great-tasting favourites, come in and enjoy a welcoming and relaxed Canadian dining experience.

Reason #1: Strong Brand Concept
The #1 reason to choose a Montana’s franchise is because of the strength of the Montana’s brand. Our history, strong brand recognition, and reputation provide a strong and proven concept.

Reason #2: Leverage Cara’s Scale
Montana’s is owned and supported by Cara Operations Limited –one of Canada’s oldest and largest branded restaurant companies with over $1.5 billion in annual sales from some of Canada’s leading restaurant brands; Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Kelsey’s, and Milestone’s. Cara’s size enables Montana’s and our franchisees to take advantage of their scale in Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Real Estate, and Information Technology.

Reason #3: Strong Marketing Support
All Montana’s locations contribute 4% of sales to the Montana’s Marketing fund which provides brand building support including advertising, promotions, and in-store merchandising materials to promote the brand and help grow sales. First-rate marketing programs using radio, TV, and print to promote Montana’s restaurants.

Reason #4: Site Selection
We understand that finding the right site is pivotal. Cara Operations Limited has an in-house real estate department that has strong relationships with the major landlords and real estate developers across Canada combined with real estate demographic analytics to ensure that our restaurants are in the right locations.

Reason #5: Extensive Training
Montana’s Franchise Leadership Certification training program is a 12 week program designed to be the industry standard in equipping you to successfully and confidently operate your business.

Over the course of 8 weeks you will be trained on all aspects of the restaurant from the technical details of each position to the big picture of managing the entire business and leading your team. The program is a combination of extensive in-restaurant hands on training with the added benefit of attending leadership courses at Cara University.

Through Cara University you will attend a series of courses delivered by the Academy of Leadership that will provide you with the knowledge and tools to develop your restaurant team to deliver a perfect guest experience every time. Our Academy of Compliance will train and certify you in all areas of Health and Safety, Food Safety and First Aid.

Owning a Montana’s restaurant is a great opportunity for you to own and manage your own business. Like any business, it requires a good deal of people management experience and a significant financial commitment. We invite you to learn more about owning a Montana’s franchise.

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