Ted’s Montana Grill

Ted's Montana Grill is a casual dining restaurant chain specializing in American cuisine with a distinctive focus on bison meat. Founded in 2002 by George McKerrow and Ted Turner, the company operates as a collection of independently managed community restaurants, each tailored to its local market rather than following a standardized corporate template. As of December 2025, Ted's Montana Grill operates 38 locations across 16 states including Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

The brand's strongest regional presence is in the Greater Atlanta area, where it maintains 11 locations spread across Alpharelta, Buford, Cumming, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Peachtree City, and Peachtree Corners. This concentration reflects the company's deliberate expansion strategy in the Southeast, particularly Georgia, over the past several years.

Every Ted's location prepares its menu fresh daily with no microwaves on site. The restaurant features bison as a signature offering alongside burgers, chicken sandwiches, steaks, and salads. The company emphasizes local sourcing and community partnerships, incorporating neighborhood brews, bourbons, and farm-fresh produce into its operations. The dining atmosphere combines rustic design elements with upscale casual positioning, featuring wood and leather throughout each location.

George McKerrow, a 50-year veteran of the restaurant industry, serves as co-founder and CEO. Under his leadership, Ted's Montana Grill achieved record-breaking performance in 2025, marking its most successful year since founding. The company operates exclusively as company-owned locations with no franchise opportunities available, a model that allows for tighter operational control and consistent execution of its community-focused philosophy.

The company is actively expanding its footprint with two major projects underway. A new location at Beechwood Shopping Center in Athens, Georgia is scheduled to open in summer 2026, followed by another location at Marietta Square in 2027. This expansion approach reflects the company's commitment to selective market entry and community integration rather than rapid growth. The measured pace of expansion, combined with its emphasis on quality ingredients and local sourcing, positions Ted's Montana Grill as a distinctive operator in the casual dining segment.