Montreal has an unprecedented amount of great restaurants. Some of them become so successful, they launch into a series of chains across the island.
From pizza to shawarma, ramen, and of course, burgers, the island has a great selection of chains that were founded right here in Montreal.
And while two locations technically form a restaurant chain, we’re counting eateries around the island that have at least three locations spread out across the Montreal metro area.
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La Belle et la Boeuf (Five Montreal-area locations)
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La Belle et la Boeuf does it big. They have monstrous burgers, an impressive mixologist-made cocktail menu, locally brewed beer, and an enjoyable night-out atmosphere.
There are five La Belle et la Boeuf locations in the Montreal metro area, good for 18 total in Quebec, and one in Ottawa.
Poulet Rouge (11 Montreal-area locations)
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Poulet Rouge dishes out seriously tasty grilled chicken bowls, prepped in front of your eyes like a Subway.
The chain uses Canadian halal chicken fillets and specializes in mixing grilled chicken into crunchy vegetable bowls with rice and other sides.
There are 11 Poulet Rouges spread out across Montreal, 23 total across Quebec, and two in Ottawa.
Boustan (33 Montreal-area locations)
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Boustan is iconic across Montreal. The chain is a “fast casual restaurant” that dishes out true Lebanese food with a modern and local twist.
Dive into the chain’s selection of delicious Middle Eastern options including chicken pita, deliciously seasoned beef shawarma and kebabs, or a wide array of vegetarian specials.
But whatever you do, try the decadent garlic potatoes.
Inaugurated on Crescent Street in 1986, there are now over 50 Boustan locations in Quebec and two in Ontario.
Notre-Boeuf-de-GraÌce (Seven Montreal-area locations)
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After starting out in the trendy Notre-Dame-de-GrĂące neighbourhood, Notre-Boeuf-de-GraÌce began as an upscale burger and brunch spot and has since expanded to seven locations across Montreal, with a new one opening in Verdun this spring.
There are now 11 Notre-Boeuf-de-GraÌces total across Quebec.
Marathon Souvlaki (Four Montreal-area locations)
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Established in 1977, Marathon Souvlaki has been serving popular souvlaki for 42 years.
The family-owned business says it’s proud to serve all in-house specialties, including its famous homemade salad dressing, marinated meats, and well-known tzatziki.
There are two Marathon Souvlakis in Laval (including the flagship location), one in DDO, and another just off DĂ©carie Boulevard.
Pizzeria No.900 Napolitaine (16 Montreal-area locations)
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Pizzeria No.900 Napolitaine says it dishes out “real Neapolitan pizza,” as prepared according to the “rules of the art” and cooked in 90 seconds.
The popular chain also has a “great selection of private import wines,” as well as salads and sides.
Local non-local pizza â sign us up.
Including the 16 Montreal-area locations, there are 28 spread out across Quebec.
Dagwoods (13 Montreal-area locations)
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Dagwoods sliced its first sandwich back in 1989 at its flagship spot in Montreal and has since expanded to 13 locations across the island.
The popular sandwich and catering shop says it is still “100% owned and operated by a young and dynamic hometown staff.”
Dic Ann’s (Five Montreal-area locations)
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In 1954, Dic Ann’s opened its first location near Pie-IX as a drive-in with car service and has since blossomed into one of Montreal’s most coveted burgers.
In 1981, Dic Annâs opened a larger operation in Chomedey, Laval, followed by Ville dâAnjou (1994), Terrebonne (1995), St-Jerome (1996), Repentigny (2000), Auteuil (2001), Longueuil (2004), NDG (2006), St. Eustache (2008), Ste-ThĂ©rĂšse (2012), Old Port (2013), and MarchĂ© Centrale (2013).
Spicebros (Five Montreal-area locations)
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Spicebros says it was built on the belief that “food should be special,” and has launched a successful local franchise, offering Indian food with a “modern twist.”
The spot is popular for its tandoori, butter chicken, chickpea masala, and curry chicken, among many more.
It currently operates seven locations across Quebec.
Uni Burger (Eight Montreal-area locations)
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Uni Burger is a classic.
It’s simple but does simple right.
It’s a quintessential Quebec casse-croĂ»te and dishes out great poutines, fries, and one of the best burgers in the country â no joke.
All eight of the chain’s locations are in Montreal.
Jack le Coq (Four Montreal-area locations)
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Jack Le Coq (yes, he was real) had concocted an incredible recipe for juicy fried chicken and sauces and turned into it a “100% Quebecois” restaurant chain.
If you’re craving chicken, Jack Le Coq does everything chicken, caesars, tenders, nuggets, burgers â you name it.
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