Saskatoon is an innovative, dinner-only restaurant that attracts diners with both the unusual and exotic wild game entrees, like wild elk and boar, and mainstream favorites, such as steaks, chops and seafood. The Saskatoon franchise enables franchise operators to maximize their efforts and minimize overhead by concentrating on fewer, more productive working hours per week.

Edmund Woo spent his entire career developing and operating a wide range of restaurant concepts. His first goal with SASKATOON®* was to create the ultimate restaurant concept, one that provided a one-of-a-kind dining experience for his guests. After much thought, he developed the philosophy that would guide his growth: SASKATOON® is a promise that we make to our customers. SASKATOON® is our assurance that, if they honor us with their patronage, they can expect fresh, delicious food. Unique menu choices. Affordable prices. A warm, inviting atmosphere. And excellent, friendly service.

Edmund Woo’s second goal was to make SASKATOON® a concept that was also highly satisfying for the restaurant operator, one that would not fully consume the owners’ and managers’ lives, like so many restaurant concepts. He wanted SASKATOON® to be a restaurant concept that enriched the lives of both guests and franchise owners, that enabled them lead more fulfilling lives. He created SASKATOON® as a dinner-only concept, requiring the operator to be open fewer hours. He designed the concept to be operated with lower overhead and lower rents. And he created a menu with unique offerings, from Elk Tenderloin to Kangaroo Steak to Pecan-crusted Salmon, that created both word-of-mouth advertising and unforgettable experiences.

At SASKATOON®, we believe our growth will continue to be the direct result of our commitment to fulfilling the SASKATOON® promise one customer visit at a time, year after year. We believe that our future growth lies in our ability to find motivated, quality-minded franchise owners, and to give them the systems, the tools and the guidance that will help them fulfill the SASKATOON® promise in their area.

SASKATOON® and the design are registered trademarks of Real Food Restaurants, Inc. and licensed to the franchisor
(Big Hunters Stand Tall, Inc.).


There is no single factor that accounts for the powerful appeal of the Saskatoon® concept. Rather, it is a combination of many strategic, operational and promotional elements, all focused at the common goal of operational efficiency and total customer satisfaction, that makes SASKATOON® so appealing as a restaurant…and a business opportunity.

Unique menu choices. SASKATOON® restaurants provide a dining experience rich in the aromas, textures, and tastes of the great outdoors. Appetizer specials may include wild boar with peppercorn or hickory-grilled Emu. Dinner special entrees feature unique delicacies like succulent hickory grilled Elk tenderloin, herb-roasted Pheasant, or hand-carved Kangaroo Steak, finished with an orange demi-glaze.

Widespread appeal. For those in the mood for something less-exotic, the SASKATOON® menu features a wide range of American favorites, including Sizzlin’ Rainbow Trout, Campfire Chicken, Pork Tenderloin and aged, hand-carved beefsteaks, served with a wide range of salads, potatoes, soups and vegetables.

Warm, inviting decor. The SASKATOON® dining lodge décor has recreated the look and feel of a Northwest lodge, filled with beautiful pine wood ceiling beams, wall coverings, and furnishings. Wild game trophies on the wall tell the story of remote mountain streams, fields and woods. Dining at SASKATOON® provides a total experience, and a welcome break from everyday routines.

Modular restaurant design. SASKATOON® restaurants are built with a unique modular beam-and-wall system that enables operators to quickly and efficiently change the configuration of their dining areas to adapt to guest needs. Operators can quickly change the configuration of rooms to accommodate large, private parties or small, intimate dining areas.

Efficient operational systems. One of the keys to the speed and efficiency of SASKATOON® restaurants is our thorough operations system that integrates all aspects of our business: from order-taking to order processing and preparation, to inventory and cost-control, to marketing and managerial functions. Information systems developed by SASKATOON® enable managers to optimize efficiency and control costs while enhancing the customer experience.

In the end, every service business is defined by one standard: the quality of its people. We can teach you how we built our quality team, so that you can build yours.

The SASKATOON®concept was designed not only for guest appeal, but for owner appeal as well.

Site Flexibility. SASKATOON® restaurants can be adapted for a variety of sites, configurations and locations, including freestanding, strip centers, enclosed malls and airports. The flexibility of the SASKATOON® concept enables us to capitalize on non-traditional and less expensive sites in urban, small town and tourist locations.

Limited Hours. SASKATOON® restaurants are focused on the dinner daypart, operating seven days a week from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm weekdays, and closing on Saturdays at 11:00 pm and Sundays at 9:00 pm. (Hours may vary by location and season). This focus on fewer, more intense hours is designed to provide a number of cost and labor efficiencies, and other advantages.

Corporate Marketing Programs. Our unique menu and dining experience and adaptable design make SASKATOON® a perfect choice for formal and informal company parties, corporate events, and dinner meetings. Over the years, SASKATOON® has systematized its corporate marketing program to effectively capture
this valuable business.

Limited Competition. The restaurant industry is highly competitive. However, the SASKATOON® concept was developed to limit direct competition by the uniqueness of its menu. Diners have dozens of choices for burgers or chicken, but when it comes to Ostrich Filet, Buffalo Steak and Wild Game Sausages, the choice is SASKATOON®!


The SASKATOON® franchise program provides the training and support, the systems, and the programs that enable you to establish your SASKATOON“ franchised restaurant(s) in your market, and to continually strengthen your brand, presence and customer base in the years to come.