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Why The Keg?

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Why The Keg

Founded in 1971, The Keg has been Canada’s premier steakhouse for over 50 years, with an established and growing presence in the United States. With 105 locations and counting, The Keg is known as the top choice to enjoy great food and good times for every occasion. The Keg experience is rooted in using high-quality ingredients and providing heightened hospitality within a modern, and inclusive atmosphere. Offering a diverse selection of premium cuts of steak, signature slow-roasted Prime Rib, fresh seafood, an eclectic wine menu and hand-crafted cocktails, there is something for everyone to enjoy on our menu.

Our Heightened Hospitality

For over 50 years, The Keg has been the place for great food and good times for every occasion.

OUR MENU

With a selection of premium cuts of steak, slow-roasted Prime Rib, and fresh seafood, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Pair any meal with the perfect drink, with choices from our eclectic wine list and hand-crafted cocktails.

OUR CULTURE

Thanks to our staff and managers, The Keg is more than just a place to work, it’s a place where life long connections are made, and a culture like no other is experienced.

Our Heightened Hospitality

For over 50 years, The Keg has been the place for great food and good times for every occasion.

OUR MENU

OUR CULTURE

Thanks to our staff and managers, The Keg is more than just a place to work, it’s a place where life long connections are made, and a culture like no other is experienced.

What We Offer

The Keg will take care of every aspect of The Keg experience for you, including; design, layout, menu, recipes, health and safety standards, food suppliers, product specifications and advertising. The consistency and quality of these standards not only create and reinforce the brand, but also ensure that Keg guests have The Keg experience at any location, each and every time.

Franchise Success

Our franchise organization is designed to provide you with the tools and support you need to make your restaurant the first choice for people who love steak. Franchise owners can focus on their day-to-day business knowing that there is a team of experts working to support their success.

Training

The Keg offers an extensive training program to ensure confidence and knowledge by training your staff at the optimal Keg location and providing an experienced team to support an exceptional opening. If the Franchisee does not have previous restaurant experience, we will require an experienced operator to manage the day to day operation. Keg experience is preferred.

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Current Locations

With 105 locations, The Keg can be found all across Canada, and in Washington, Colorado, Texas and Arizona in the United States. For a new location to be considered, a minimum population of 250K is required.

Keg Stipulations For A New Site

Although The Keg must give final approval, you are responsible for site selection. The Keg will assist in finding the best site possible. The detailed site criteria that we have compiled will help contribute to the success of your Keg restaurant.

Length of Time For Approvals And Building

The application process is generally 2 - 6 weeks. Once approved, the time frame to opening day will depend on whether it is a conversion of an existing restaurant or a new construction. This can take from 3 - 12 months, and will depend largely on the time required for building and liquor permit applications in your jurisdiction.

Tempe in Arizona, USA

Park Royal in British Columbia, Canada

Sherway in Ontario, Canada

Gilbert in Arizona, USA

Burlington in Ontario, Canada

Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada

Tempe in Arizona, USA

Park Royal in British Columbia, Canada

Sherway in Ontario, Canada

Gilbert in Arizona, USA

Burlington in Ontario, Canada

Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada

Acquisition Cost & Ongoing Fees

Initial investment to acquire a license to operate a Keg franchise is approximately $75,000 (subject to change)
Total investment will vary based on the scale and location of the project
Ongoing royalty fee is 6% of gross sales (as of 2024)
Annual marketing fee is 2% of gross sales (as of 2024)

Additional Information

How to Qualify

Regions & Multiple Locations

Approval & Next Steps

If you wish to investigate The Keg opportunity further, please complete the Confidential Qualification Report. Once your qualification is determined, you will be contacted for an interview and will receive a disclosure package to inform your business decisions. Please print or download the qualification report, complete the information and email to Franchising@kegrestaurants.com. We thank you for your interest in our franchise opportunities.

Franchising Inquiries

If you have additional questions before submitting your Qualification Report or wish to learn more about franchising opportunities, complete the form below to connect with our team. Inquiries will be responded to within 2 business days.

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Need to get in touch? Reach us directly at our corporate offices.

The Keg Corporate Office
(Guest Relations)
10100 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, B.C. V6X 2W7
Tel: 604.276.0242

The Keg Eastern Office
(HR, Marketing, Food Services)
560 King St. West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 0L5
Tel: 416.695.2400