OWN A Bâton Rouge FRANCHISE

Join a Thriving Canadian Brand with Three Decades of Proven Success

Modern restaurant interior with stylish booths and elegant lighting design.

A Brand You Can Trust

Signage for Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar with modern lighting accents.

For just over 30 years, Bâton Rouge has been serving quality, fire-grilled food and delivering an unmatched experience with attentive service in a chic yet relaxed ambience

Why Invest in a Bâton Rouge

Pre-opening Support

Have you found a site where you would like to open your future restaurant? If so, we will help you determine whether it is a site with potential. If not, our development team will be able to suggest sites they have already identified as having high potential. From architect drawings and interior design, to operational configuration of the kitchens, our development team takes care of everything for you. From the first shovel in the ground to the delivery of the keys of your new restaurant. Our operations team will offer you thorough, hands-on training preparing you to operate your restaurant as of opening day. We will guide you through every step of the process.

Marketing

Our marketing team is made up of professionals who manage the national marketing fund and ensure that every dollar is spent strategically and efficiently. The team develops annual marketing plans that combine electronic and conventional media to maximize your profitability and promote the brand in which you have invested.

Operations

How do you manage everything from restaurant facilities to staff and customer service whilst maximizing profit margins? This is the mission of the operations team at Bâton Rouge. From our Executive chef who has more than 25 years of experience to our Operations team that has more than 107 years of combined experience, the team is dedicated to achieving a combination of franchisee success and customer satisfaction

Purchasing

Monitoring commodity markets, negotiating bulk purchasing agreements, ensuring distribution and sufficiency of stocks – this is exactly what our purchasing department does for our franchisees every day. Whether it’s food, packaging, uniforms or equipment, MTY Group’s Purchasing department is made up of experienced buyers who use the purchasing power of the group to provide its franchising partners with the best quality items at the best price.

Franchise Fees &
Investments

Our development team will guide you through the financing process to ensure you’re set up for success.

Let’s discuss your perfect opportunity

$1.8 – 2.5 M

Required Investment

$700 – 800 K

Starting Capital

$65 K

Onset Franchisee Fee

5% of gross sales

Royalty Fee

2% of gross sales

National Advertising Fund

1.5% of gross sales

Local Area Advertising Required

Grilled steaks sizzling over an open flame on a barbecue grill.

Our Passion for the
Grill is Contagious

Bâton Rouge is the place for all food lovers who are looking for a relaxed ambiance, delicious innovations, and quality service. Whether it’s our award winning ribs that are exceptionally tender or our flame-grilled proteins, there’s something for everyone.

Our menu features bold flavours and we take great pride in also serving the finest steak cuts from AAA/USDA which are hand-selected for superior marbling, aged for optimal tenderness and seasoned with our unique spice blend.

Our signature offerings are complemented with craveable appetizers, crisp salads, burgers & sandwiches, premium seafood and decadent desserts. Our menu is built around long-time favourites as well as recent food trends.

Customer feedback plays a big role in shaping our menu while innovating to incorporate the latest trends to amaze our guests. Our cocktails are crafted by an expert mixologist who incorporates the latest trends while staying true to the brand identity.

Savor the Success: How We Perfect Our BBQ Ribs

With over 3 million BBQ pork back ribs sold annually, experience has taught us to take our time and that no detail is too small to perfect. Our famous BBQ pork back ribs are slow-cooked at low heat for hours until they are mouth-wateringly tender and ready for basting with our signature BBQ sauce. These steps of preparation are designed to ensure that our guests truly savour the experience!

The Finest Ingredients

Undoubtedly, the key ingredient to the success of Bâton Rouge is the amazing food we serve. To ensure high standards of freshness, the food is prepared daily from the finest ingredients, as per signature brand recipes, developed by our Executive Chef.

Delicious ribs, fries, coleslaw, beer, and creamy sides on a rustic table setting.

Bâton Rouge
Franchisee
Testimonials

The most significant lesson I’ve learned is the importance of working with a franchise that truly values you. It’s essential to be part of an organization that provides vision, direction, and purpose.

A supportive corporate team is crucial for success, one that fosters growth, creativity, and a strong culture. I can confidently say that MTY exemplifies these qualities, making them a true leader in these important aspects.
I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Bâton Rouge family and am enthusiastic about the future as we continue to lead and innovate in our industry.

Leonidas, Quebec Franchisee for 12 years!

Our restaurants

Our 30 locations across Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick offer guests an authentic culinary experience during every visit.

Interested in owning
a Bâton Rouge restaurant franchise?

We have the perfect location for you.

Questions About Franchising?

Yes. We have a team of designers and construction professionals to aid in the construction process.
It is strongly recommended that franchisees be responsible for day-to-day operations. Some of our highest performing locations are run by the owner operator.
When you join Bâton Rouge, you’re part of a franchise with a plethora of advertising, business coaching and marketing support. Our team is built of experienced marketing experts prioritizing excellent brand visibility in each market.
Yes, it is possible to select your own location, although Bâton Rouge will need to approve of the site.
The standard franchise agreement matches the restaurant lease agreement. Most restaurant lease agreements are normally of a 10-year duration, this is typically co-terminus with the expiry of the lease.
The recruitment and training process includes supporting the hiring of staff and management by providing job descriptions, interview questions, and hiring packages, along with interviewing and qualifying candidates. Training involves organizing materials, scheduling, and conducting orientation, hands-on, and third-party training such as reservation software (Libro), POS training, and mixology, with management training lasting 4-5 weeks and hourly staff training 1.5 weeks. Operational support includes weekly meetings, checklists, and assistance with POS system procurement and vendor account setups. Menus are addressed through procurement, training, and setup for both back-of-house (BOH) and front-of-house (FOH). Store setup and operational details are handled alongside marketing support, from staff recruitment to opening events. Hands-on operational support is provided for three weeks before and after opening, with ongoing post-opening support.