MR MIKES

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Endless Opportunities

40

current locations

2

restaurants on the way

27

locations under development

About Mr Mikes

SteakhouseCasual: Come as you are. Feel like you belong.

The first Mr. Mikes was founded in 1960 by two brothers — neither named Mike. Go figure. Bob and Nick Constabaris started Mr. Mikes with the idea that good steak should be affordable for everyone.

Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual came to life in 2010 from the passion and the love of food and fun of Mike Cordoba, Al Cave and Robin Chakrabarti, three entrepreneurs who saw the potential in the heritage brand Mr. Mikes. Now known as Canada’s fastest growing restaurant franchise, Mr. Mikes is a place where people can connect through unique experiences driven by memorable moments on a platform of great food, ambiance, and being proud Canadians!

WHAT IS STEAKHOUSECASUAL ALL ABOUT?

SteakhouseCasual is about feeling like you belong, where everyone feels comfortable in his or her own way. Guests can come as they are and instantly feel like they fit in, and they will want to return again and again because they genuinely feel valued.

An experience in Mr. Mikes gives guests a chance to let their hair down, relax and have some fun. It means tasty and affordable creations from our signature steak and Mikeburgers to our home-branded wines and beers. It’s about creating memories, uncontrollable laughs and the charm of warm service.

And at Mr. Mikes we offer two experiences under one roof, a restaurant on one side and an urbanlodge on the other. Many places have lounges. Even more have sports bars. Nobody has an urbanLODGE. urbanLODGE is a sanctuary. It’s a place where you can meet and engage with family and friends. While the “LODGE” really seems to be a natural descriptor of the familiar, welcoming, wooden, rustic feel of MR MIKES, the “urban” means a little more hip, not to mention definitely more irreverent; the ambiance, décor, drinks and the music played are all a little more edgy and self-aware than the traditional pub or watering hole.

Our Story

THE ORIGINAL STEAK ENTRÉES

1960-1965

Opening in 1960 at 911 Granville in Vancouver, the very first MR MIKES was the ultimate definition of SteakhouseCasual. A cafeteria-style restaurant where you grabbed a tray, ordered at the grill, then served yourself when your steak was cooked.

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THE MEGALICIOUS BOOM…SALAD BAR DAYS

1965–1980

The brothers decided to take their highly successful cafeteria steakhouse format and franchise it. They first expanded to Vancouver Island, then Kamloops, and the rest is, well, history.

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GRILLING ‘N CHILLING…

1980-1995

RELAX AND REFOCUS. In 1980, as Canada faces its worst fall economy in 30 years, MR MIKES opens its 69th location. The downtown ticks up and the majority of restaurants come through with sales increases. When times are tough, people eat steak.

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IT’S A WEST COAST THING…

1995–2010

RISE OF THE ANTLER BOYS. Bill & Kelly Ranford partnered with Darren and Lindsey Flintoff to acquire the chain and turn the concept into a full-service West Coast-themed steakhouse.

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RAMMP REBRANDS…

2010

INTRODUCING STEAKHOUSECASUAL. MR MIKES saw a surge of new energy when the franchise was taken on by RAMMP Hospitality Brands in 2010. MR MIKES rebrands to accurately define its true steak soul, and in the process, creating a new dining category – SteakhouseCasual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A: Feel free to check out Mr. Mikes online! And, you are of course welcome to contact us at any time!

Website: https://www.mrmikes.ca/

Facebook: @MrMikesOnline and Instagram: @mrmikesonline

A: No, but of course any experience you have in the food service industry will help. More than anything, we are looking for people with sound business sense who get our concept and share our high standards of customer service. If you do not have full service restaurant experience, we will provide additional training.

A: The initial investment is $50,000 to acquire a license. Amounts vary dramatically depending on many factors: whether you are converting an existing restaurant or starting up a brand new operation; square footage,; the cost of construction in your particular market; the local and general economy and other key factors. Our Development Department can do an estimate based on your specific circumstances.

A: How much you make will vary depending upon your skills and abilities, the marketplace, your competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, labour, and supply cost and lease terms. As we proceed, our Accounting Department can assist you in preparing cash flow projections that take into account the realities of your specific market.

A: The Application Process from initial inquiry to the Leadership/Support Team’s approval will take from two to six weeks. Once your application and restaurant site has received approval, the time frame to opening day will vary from three to twelve months. A customized schedule will be created to fit your specific needs and circumstances.

A: The successful franchisee candidate is getting a successful, well established and proven restaurant concept with a systems approach to every facet of the business. Each franchisee is supported by our all-star partnership of restaurant industry veterans with over 100 years of cumulative restaurant and business expertise with a track record of successful and sustained brand growth and development. All franchisees are considered as partners and as such are actively supported with the tools required to succeed.

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Upcoming Opportunities

red m current locations CURRENT LOCATIONS:

  • Chilliwack, BC
  • Coquitlam, BC
  • Cranbrook, BC
  • Dawson Creek, BC
  • Duncan, BC
  • Fort St. John, BC
  • Kamloops, BC
  • Kitimat, BC
  • Langley, BC
  • Langford, BC
  • Prince George, BC
  • Terrace, BC
  • Quesnel, BC
  • Vernon, BC
  • Williams Lake, BC
  • Airdrie, AB
  • Bonnyville, AB
  • Calgary-NW, AB
  • Camrose, AB
  • Cochrane, AB
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Drayton Valley, AB
  • Grande Prairie, AB
  • High River, AB
  • Hinton, AB
  • Lethbridge, AB
  • Peace River, AB
  • Red Deer, AB
  • Slave Lake, AB
  • Estevan, SK
  • Martensville, SK
  • Prince Albert, SK
  • Regina, SK
  • Regina-Eastgate, SK
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Yorkton, SK
  • Dauphin, MB
  • Winkler, MB
  • Winnipeg – Linden Ridge, MB
  • Welland, ON

gray m opportunities OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Abbotsford, BC
  • Kelowna, BC
  • Nanaimo, BC
  • Penticton, BC
  • Prince Rupert, BC
  • Salmon Arm, BC
  • Trail, BC
  • Victoria, BC
  • Calgary-East Hills, AB
  • Medicine Hat, AB
  • Sherwood Park, AB
  • Strathmore, AB black m town spotlight
  • Moose Jaw, SK
  • North Battleford, SK
  • Swift Current, SK
  • Weyburn, SK
  • Selkirk, MB black m town spotlight
  • Thompson, MB
  • Bradford, ON
  • Brampton, ON
  • Guelph, ON black m town spotlight
  • Hamilton, ON black m town spotlight
  • Kenora, ON
  • Kitchener, ON
  • London, ON black m town spotlight
  • Newmarket, ON
  • North Bay, ON
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Orillia, ON black m town spotlight
  • Sault Ste Marie, ON
  • Stoney Creek, ON
  • Sudbury, ON
  • Thunder Bay, ON black m town spotlight
  • Timmins, ON black m town spotlight
  • Waterloo, ON
  • Whitby, ON

Click on our  black m town spotlight  Town Spotlights to get a glimpse into some of the exciting markets that we have available franchise opportunities!

white m sold franchises SOLD FRANCHISES:

  • New Westminster, BC
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Fort McMurray, AB
  • Fort Saskatchewan, AB
  • Leduc, AB
  • Lloydminster, AB
  • Olds, AB
  • St Albert, AB
  • Whitecourt, AB
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Brandon, MB
  • Portage La Prairie, MB
  • Winnipeg, MB
  • Barrie, ON
  • Brantford, ON
  • Cambridge, ON
  • Oshawa, ON
  • St. Catharines, ON
  • Whitehorse, YT

WHAT OUR FRANCHISEES SAY

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RAMMP REBRANDS...

2010

INTRODUCING STEAKHOUSECASUAL. MR MIKES saw a surge of new energy when the franchise was taken on by RAMMP Hospitality Brands in 2010. MR MIKES rebrands to accurately define its true steak soul, and in the process, creating a new dining category - SteakhouseCasual.

No fancy frills. No stuffed shirt attitude. Just real people and great food. Everything customers want in a steakhouse. Only casual.

The first flagship SteakhouseCasual location re-opens in Prince George, followed by Quesnel. New markets like Yorkton, Saskatchewan and Bonnyville, Alberta also welcome the new SteakhouseCasual concept with open arms.

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IT'S A WEST COAST THING...

1995–2010

RISE OF THE ANTLER BOYS. Bill & Kelly Ranford partnered with Darren and Lindsey Flintoff to acquire the chain and turn the concept into a full-service West Coast-themed steakhouse. Goodbye, Megalicious salad bar....sniff. But, hey, a restaurant's gotta make money...

With a new open kitchen grill and West Coast themed interior design, the first newstyle MR MIKES reopened throughout BC, starting in Terrace, Dawson Creek, Quesnel and so on. They were a big hit in every market. Affordable steaks! Woo hoo!

Restaurant theming and advertising celebrate West Coast spirit ...and wackiness. An impromptu shot of three guys wading into water in their skivvies wearing antlers made from twigs became an iconic image. Just why, nobody knows.

MR MIKES officially becomes a Steakhouse & Bar. Grande Prairie, Alberta, becomes the first Alberta community to experience MR MIKES 's brand of steak insanity, followed by Red Deer, Edmonton and Calgary.

Oh, and the guys with the Antlers? Our accountants after a few too many Antler Ales.

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GRILLING 'N CHILLING...

1980-1995

RELAX AND REFOCUS. In 1980, as Canada faces its worst fall economy in 30 years, MR MIKES opens its 69th location. The downtown ticks up and the majority of restaurants come through with sales increases. When times are tough, people eat steak. Parliament rejects the introduction of a bill to declare steak a comfort food.

Speaking of government, provincial taxes began making it tougher for franchisees to make money with a no-frills concept. Time for a rethink.

dont let the man

THE MEGALICIOUS BOOM...SALAD BAR DAYS

1965–1980

The brothers decided to take their highly successful cafeteria steakhouse format and franchise it. They first expanded to Vancouver Island, then Kamloops, and the rest is, well, history.

Somewhere in the late 60's they came up with the idea for their famous salad bar. Guests could graze to their hearts content while waiting for their main course. Wildly popular, the term Megalicious began to be associated in MR MIKES advertising, highlighting the 'bottomless' nature of this unique feature.

The chain continues to grow, serving over 250,000 hungry customers a month. The 50th location opened in 1970. Lettuce farmers and cattle ranchers in Canada do a happy dance.

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THE ORIGINAL STEAK ENTRÉES

1960-1965

Opening in 1960 at 911 Granville in Vancouver, the very first MR MIKES was the ultimate definition of SteakhouseCasual. A cafeteria-style restaurant where you grabbed a tray, ordered at the grill, then served yourself when your steak was cooked.

It was the brainchild of two brothers; neither named Mike. Go figure. Bob and Nick Constabaris felt that good steak should be affordable for everyone. Well, surprise, surprise. It turned out to be an extremely popular concept. For those not ready for steak, the brothers offered up the now famous Mikeburger®.

From white collar cubicle workers with a taste for value to bell-bottomed, tie-dyed flower children with a powerful case of the munchies, MR MIKES was a hit with everyone!

mr mikes original poster

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