FAQ

Montana's is a Canadian restaurant chain, with our head office in Vaughan, Ontario. We've been Canada's home for BBQ since 1995. Montana's BBQ & Bar restaurants are primarily franchised, locally owned, and operated by members of your own community.

Montana's is part of Recipe Unlimited Corporation. The majority of our restaurants are franchised, owned and run by local operators in the communities they serve. Meet some of our franchisees.

Montana's BBQ & Bar was founded in 1995, and the first restaurant opened in Oakville, Ontario. We've been serving up smokin' Canadian barbecue for over three decades now. Read our story.

We currently have 96 locations from coast-to-coast in Canada, and we've been open from one end of the country to the other since our first Newfoundland restaurant opened in St. John's. Find your nearest Montana's.

No. Montana's is open coast-to-coast and still growing; we have franchise opportunities open in numerous markets across the country. Find a restaurant near you.

We love sports, and we always have the game on. We're so committed to Canadian sports that we're the title sponsor of the Montana's Brier, the National Men's Curling Championship, and a sponsor of the CHL. See our partnerships.

Ribs. Ours are marinated in Montana's signature rib rub, slow-smoked in-house over hickory chips every single day, then fire-grilled to order and sauced however you like them. Learn more about our ribs.

Freshly prepared and smoked in-house daily. Signature rib rub, slow-smoked over hickory chips, then fire-grilled to order. Pick your BBQ sauce when you order.

Our beef is marinated for 8 hours and flame-grilled to order. More on our steak.

Fries, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, baked beans, coleslaw, house salad, Caesar salad and carrot sticks. You can also upgrade to a Fired Up side: cornbread, sweet potato fries, loaded baked potato, skillet of mushrooms, fresh veggies or onion rings. View the full menu.

Six: Food, Bar, Kids, Lunch, Takeout Combos and Daily Deals.

Mild, Medium, Hot, Honey Garlic, Texas Bold, and Salt and Pepper. Our wings are dusted twice, cooked to a crispy finish, then sauced just how you like 'em. Served with your choice of dipping sauce and carrot sticks. Our wings are half price every Monday.

Our beef rib, for when a pork back rib won't cut it. It's on the food menu, and it's what we'd point you to if you're after beef ribs, since All-You-Can-Eat applies to pork only.

We do, burgers, pizza, chicken fingers, and ribs, built for smaller BBQ lovers. See the Kids Menu.

You can. Our grocery lineup includes ready-to-eat pork back ribs in Texas Style BBQ Signature Sauce, pulled pork, beef burgers, Salisbury and braised beef pot pies, chicken and vegetables in spicy salsa, soups, signature BBQ sauces, and our Rib Rub and Steak Seasonings. Availability varies by store. See the grocery lineup.

Every Wednesday, in the dining room. It comes with our signature pork back ribs, your pick of BBQ sauce, in-house baked beans or coleslaw, freshly baked cornbread and seasoned fries. Full details.

Pricing varies by location; ask your server or contact your local Montana's. Find your restaurant.

All day on Wednesdays. We recommend contacting your local Montana's for details.

No, All-You-Can-Eat Ribs are dine-in only.

All-You-Can-Eat applies to pork ribs only. If beef ribs are what you're after, try our Honkin' Beef Rib.

We start you with a full rack, grilled and sauced to your liking. After that, portions come as smaller 1/3 racks, still all-you-can-eat, but the smaller portions help reduce food waste once you've decided you've had enough. Keep the 1/3 racks coming until you've had your fill.

Absolutely. Request your sauce when you order, and switch it up each time you ask for more ribs.

We run daily deals every week for dine-in. Highlights include half-price wings on Mondays, $5 tacos on Tuesdays, All-You-Can-Eat Ribs on Wednesdays, and Pick Your Platter for $25.99, plus rotating $5.99 drink features including the Ransom Long Island Iced Tea, Momma's Lemonade, and the Great Canadian Caesar. See all daily deals.

Mondays. Half price on eight-piece wings with the purchase of any beverage, dine-in only. Full details.

Yes, half-price wings are available with the purchase of any beverage.

Only the eight-piece is half price, but nothing's stopping you from ordering more than one.

No, half-price wings are dine-in only.

Tacos are $5 each, every Tuesday. See the deal.

Your choice of platter for $25.99. See the deal.

Our current Tuesday deal is $5 tacos. Some locations may still run a kids dine for $2 special; contact your local Montana's directly to check. Find your restaurant.

On our coupons page, and through the Montana's app.

Sign up your littles, and they'll get a free Kids Cooler right away, plus a free kids' meal on their birthday. Kids' Club offers are for kids 12 and under, dine-in only. Sign up here.

A free kids' meal, up to a $9.99 value before tax, if they're signed up for the Kids Club. Birthday emails go out as long as the birthday is at least seven days after you subscribe, so sign up early.

One free Kids Cooler with the purchase of any kids' meal, for a maximum of three children per table signed up with the Kids Club. Dine-in only.

12 and under.

Our email club for people who take BBQ seriously. Sign up, and you'll get a free starter, exclusive offers, BBQ news, and a gift on your birthday. Join the Grill Lovers Club.

Your choice of Oven Baked Antojitos, Signature Four Cheese Spinach Dip, or Deep Fried Pickles, with the purchase of two adult entrées. Valid for dine-in, takeout, and pickup, one-time use, at participating locations. Your confirmation email arrives within 24 hours, and the offer expires 14 days from the date it's sent.

Sign up for the Grill Lovers Club and you'll get a birthday gift from us. Kids signed up to the Kids Club get a free kids' meal on theirs.

Yes, for parties of eight or more, fill out our group booking inquiry form and we'll confirm availability with the local team. Group dining menus save you up to 15% per person.

Four. A Starter Menu (any 4 for $40.99, any 6 for $55.99), a Lunch Menu at $20.99 per person, a Dinner Menu at $27.99 per person, and a Fired Up Dinner at $32.99 per person. Lunch and dinner include a starter soup or salad and your choice of main; the dinners add dessert. See the full menus.

Fundraisers, media events, holiday parties, sports team outings, awards dinners, and corporate events. Spaces are booked based on time of year and guest count, and every event is custom-tailored, whatever the size or style.

For parties of 15 or more, book at least one week in advance to ensure availability.

You'll get an email or phone call confirming we've got it, and a representative will respond within 48 hours to talk through the details and proceed with your booking.

We ask for a minimum of 48 hours' notice before your event date. Phone the restaurant you booked with and speak to a manager directly.

We encourage it, but we know things happen. If anyone's more than 15 minutes late, let our staff know and have everyone present go ahead and order. Seating may need rearranging if a lot of guests are late or can't attend.

Yes, we have a custom menu with options for parties of eight or more.

We don't currently offer catering, but reach out to your local restaurant to see whether they can accommodate a bulk or group order.

In our Nutrition Guide, which showcases calories, nutrition, and allergen details for the menu.

We do have options, and the details are in our Nutrition Guide. Our kitchens use shared equipment and prep areas, so we can't guarantee a strictly gluten-free meal. Guests with celiac disease or severe sensitivities should speak to a manager before ordering.

Check the current details in our Nutrition Guide, and let your server know before you order so we can walk through it with you.

We do! Our group menus include a Veggie Burger and Veggie Fajitas, and there are vegetarian choices on the main food menu. Let your server know what you're avoiding, and we'll help you build a plate.

Yes. Order through Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash, or order directly at order.montanas.ca or in the Montana's app for curbside takeout.

Order online at order.montanas.ca or through the app, then pick it up in the restaurant.

We do, built to feed the crew and save you up to 15%. See Takeout Combos.

Yes, use your Montana's gift card at order.montanas.ca or in the app. Note that the Ultimate Dining Card isn't accepted as payment through third-party delivery apps like Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash.

Yes, enter your CAA membership number or Scene+ number at checkout on Montanas.ca or in the mobile app.

No, our daily deals are dine-in only.

We do. Reserve online at any Montana's. For groups of eight or more, use the group booking form instead.

Hours vary by restaurant; every location lists its own on its page. Find yours here.

Search by city or postal code to find your closest restaurant, with hours, menus, and directions.

Our gift card is Montana's Ultimate Dining Card, a multi-restaurant card redeemable at all 10+ of Recipe's restaurant brands, available in any denomination from $5 to $500, and it never expires. Buy one at any participating Montana's, at select grocery, drug, convenience, and gas retailers, or online; send an eGift Card instantly; check your balance online or ask an associate in-restaurant; or set up a corporate account for employee rewards and client gifts. All of it lives on our gift cards page.

Yes, earn 1 Scene+ point for every $3 spent on dine-in or takeout, and redeem 500 points for $5 off. Present your Scene+ card to your server, or enter your membership number at checkout on Montanas.ca or in the app. Points can't be earned on third-party app orders. Full Scene+ details.

Yes, CAA, BCAA, and AMA members get 10% off. Show your card to your server when you dine in, or enter your membership number at checkout online or in the app. Full CAA details.

No, the discount is calculated on the pre-tax amount and can't be combined with other offers, promotions, or loyalty programs unless otherwise specified. One offer per member, per visit, and one card per cheque.

We're a proud partner of Curling Canada and title sponsor of the Montana's Brier, the national men's curling championship. We're also a partner of the Toronto Raptors. See all our partners.

Montana's is the home of Canadian BBQ, and we're looking for fun, down-to-earth crew. We hire General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Kitchen Managers, Supervisors, Hosts, Servers, Bartenders, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers. Apply now.

You'd be joining the Q-Crew. We believe in good times and awesome BBQ, and the goal is simple: every guest leaves full and happy. Perks include a comprehensive training program, competitive pay rates and benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a company-wide discount dining program.

A Montana's restaurant starts at $1.1M, with a minimum cash contribution starting at $350,000 for full-service restaurants. Investment levels vary depending on whether the site is a new ground-up build, a conversion, or a non-traditional format. More on franchise investments.

A 5% Royalty Fee based on gross sales, plus a 3% contribution to the National Advertising Fund, which funds Canada-wide marketing, menu innovation, operational support, and upgrades.

Submit an inquiry. Our Franchising Team reviews your information and reaches out within 2 business days. Inquire now.

Discovery and approval typically take four to seven weeks from inquiry. Depending on your province or territory, a mandatory 2-week Franchise Disclosure Period may apply. After approval comes site selection and development, and that timeline depends on available sites in your market. See the full journey.

No. Hospitality experience helps, but it isn't required; we're looking for passionate, driven people committed to operational excellence and a great guest experience. Our training programs, ongoing support, and proven systems are built to set you up either way.

Operational and business training from frontline to management, in-depth menu knowledge including ingredients and preparation, management skills across staffing, scheduling, inventory and financial oversight, food safety and health & safety best practices, hands-on in-restaurant experience, and flexible online modules. Training continues after opening, delivered virtually, in person and on demand.

Pre-opening expenses may include initial inventory and smallwares, hiring and training staff, local marketing and grand opening promotion, utility deposits and setup fees, and pre-opening rent. These vary by market and location size, and a full breakdown is in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

We're expanding across Canada. See current available markets and locations.