St. Louis Bar and Grill first opened its doors in Toronto in 1992 and has been 100% Canadian-owned and operated ever since. Famous for our ‘Devilishly Good!’ service, signature wings, fries, and garlic dill sauce, we’ve perfected a fun, casual sports bar and grill setting that makes us the local neighbourhood favourite. With over 20 years of successful franchising experience and 80+ locations across Canada, we offer a proven model built on customer loyalty and operational excellence. Discover the opportunity behind one of Canada’s most beloved restaurant chains.
St. Louis Bar and Grill first opened its doors in Toronto in 1992 and has been 100% Canadian-owned and operated ever since. Famous for our ‘Devilishly Good!’ service, signature wings, fries, and garlic dill sauce, we’ve perfected a fun, casual sports bar and grill setting that makes us the local neighbourhood favourite. With over 20 years of successful franchising experience and 80+ locations across Canada, we offer a proven model built on customer loyalty and operational excellence. Discover the opportunity behind one of Canada’s most beloved restaurant chains.
Whether you’re interested in a current opportunity, or have one in mind, we want to work with you!
Affordable compact footprint maximizes profitability.
Over 2 million pounds of wings sold annually and consistently high beer revenue.
From site selection to staff training, we make your journey to ownership easy.
With a very competitive franchise fee of $45,000
Proudly homegrown recipes and traditions.
These figures provide a high-level benchmark of the capital required to access our proven systems and launch your location. While final costs vary by market and site, this summary serves as an initial roadmap for your financial planning.
On average, the process takes 6 to 12 months, depending on site selection, local permitting, and construction timelines.
While hospitality experience is an asset, our comprehensive training and operational support systems are designed to set up any driven business leader for success.
You will have a dedicated Franchise Business Consultant and ongoing access to our Marketing, Training, and Procurement teams to ensure long-term growth.
Candidates typically require a minimum of $250,000 to $550,000 in liquid assets to qualify for a single-unit franchise opportunity.
New franchisees complete a comprehensive program combining classroom instruction, hands-on in-store training, and pre-opening support, covering operations, food prep, staffing, marketing, systems, and brand standards.
Yes. We actively support multi-unit growth for qualified partners who demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and the brand’s culture.
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