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Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Privately held company
Industry Restaurant chain
Founded 1990
Headquarters Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Number of locations
41
Parent Service Inspired Restaurants Corporation
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Jack Astor's Bar and Grill is a popular chain of restaurants. A "chain" means there are many locations of the same restaurant. It's a place where families and friends can go to enjoy a meal together.

What is Jack Astor's?

Jack Astor's is known for its fun atmosphere and tasty food. Each location has a restaurant area where you can eat. They serve a variety of dishes, from burgers and fries to salads and desserts.

Where can you find them?

You can find Jack Astor's restaurants mainly across Canada. There are about 40 locations in provinces like Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. In the past, there were also locations in the United States, in New York and North Carolina.

Who owns Jack Astor's?

Jack Astor's Bar and Grill is owned by a company called Service Inspired Restaurants. This company is based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Being "corporately owned" means that a larger company manages all the different restaurant locations.

A Bit of History

Jack Astor's has been around for a while, serving customers for over 30 years!

The First Restaurant

The very first Jack Astor's restaurant opened its doors in 1990. It was located in St. Catharines, a city in Ontario, Canada.

The Fun Sign

For many years, Jack Astor's restaurants had a special neon sign. This sign would flash the letters "tor'" from the word "Astor's" in the restaurant name. It was a little joke that many people remembered! However, during some updates to the restaurants, this flashing sign was changed.

See also

  • List of Canadian restaurant chains
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