Our Dime - State & Main Kitchen + Bar True North Audit

State & Main Kitchen + Bar

Parent company: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

Pubs & Sports Bars

www.stateandmain.ca

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True North

90%

Capital: Canada

Capital: Canada (profits)

Control: Canada

Control: Canada (decisions)

State & Main Kitchen + Bar achieves a high True North score due to its status as a domestically owned and managed brand. Capital and control remain within Canada, supported by a significant national operational footprint. The overall score is slightly moderated by lack of transparency in supply chain sourcing.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

low

10 /20

Specific data regarding the percentage of Canadian-sourced ingredients and supply chain infrastructure is not publicly disclosed. Sourcing is assumed to be a mix of domestic and international providers.

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

40 /40

The brand is owned by Recipe Unlimited, which is a subsidiary of a Canadian-based public investment holding company. Profits and ownership are retained within the Canadian financial system.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

20 /20

Strategic management and corporate brand decisions are directed from headquarters located in Ontario. The brand operates with domestic strategic autonomy under its parent organization.

Operations

high

20 /20

The entity maintains a significant physical footprint across multiple provinces with a substantial domestic employee base. Operational activity is entirely concentrated within the Canadian market.

True North Summary

Checked: 2026-01-21

Confidence: Low

What Would Change This Score

Divestiture of the parent company to a foreign entity
Relocation of corporate headquarters outside of Canada
Public disclosure of certified Canadian sourcing percentages

Limitations

Supplier or input geography not disclosed publicly.
Inputs: certainty is low; result is based on general sector knowledge or incomplete data.

Research Details

Availability

Checked: 2026-01-23

Canada confirmed

Yes

Store locator

Found

Store locator

Province availability Found

Alberta

Manitoba

Ontario

Saskatchewan

The official website's location directory explicitly lists these four provinces.

Stores nationwide

25+

Retail Insider reports 'more than 25 locations' as of late 2025.

Sources

"Canadian restaurant brand State & Main Kitchen + Bar has opened its third location in Calgary... State & Main was founded in 2012... Operated by Franworks Group of Companies, State & Main has more than 25 locations across Canada."
Source
"All Locations - State & Main Kitchen + Bar Restaurants... Alberta · Manitoba · Ontario · Saskatchewan"
Source
"Alberta · Manitoba · Ontario · Saskatchewan"
Source
"Operated by Franworks Group of Companies, State & Main has more than 25 locations across Canada."
Source

Allergen Guide

Checked: 2026-01-23

Allergen guide

Found

Guide link

Guide last updated

WINTER FEATURE MENU 2025

Priority allergens listed

Yes

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

Sources

"Is State & Main a Canadian company? Yes! State & Main is proud to be a Canadian-owned and operated company under Recipe Unlimited, one of Canada's leading hospitality companies."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION."
Source
"WINTER FEATURE MENU 2025"
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"ALLERGENS: Contains Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

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Simple focuses on the decision; detailed shows evidence and scoring.

Sensitivity mode

Adjusts penalty strength for missing controls; evidence stays the same.

Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict

Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.

Moderate (45/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No GF questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

GF menu/page found
GF prep protocol found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found

Questions to ask

No GF questions queued.

Evidence & sources

GF menu or page

Found

GF page

GF prep protocol

Found

GF cross-contact warning

Found

GF certified language

Not stated

Fryer status

Shared

"On our menu, look for items with the gluten friendly icon icon to see which items are Gluten Intolerant Friendly or can become Gluten Intolerant Friendly with modifications."
Source
"While we are not a gluten-free environment and products containing gluten are prepared in our kitchens, we do offer menu items that can be modified to accommodate a gluten sensitivity."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

Scoring details

GF menu/page found (+25)
GF prep protocol found (+25)
GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-25)

Safety notes

Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
“Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.

GF verdict

Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.

Moderate (55/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No GF questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

GF menu/page found
GF prep protocol found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found

Questions to ask

No GF questions queued.

Evidence & sources

GF menu or page

Found

GF page

GF prep protocol

Found

GF cross-contact warning

Found

GF certified language

Not stated

Fryer status

Shared

"On our menu, look for items with the gluten friendly icon icon to see which items are Gluten Intolerant Friendly or can become Gluten Intolerant Friendly with modifications."
Source
"While we are not a gluten-free environment and products containing gluten are prepared in our kitchens, we do offer menu items that can be modified to accommodate a gluten sensitivity."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

Scoring details

GF menu/page found (+25)
GF prep protocol found (+25)
GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-15)

Safety notes

Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
“Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.

GF verdict

Shared fryer reported — high cross-contact risk.

Moderate (60/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No GF questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

GF menu/page found
GF prep protocol found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found

Questions to ask

No GF questions queued.

Evidence & sources

GF menu or page

Found

GF page

GF prep protocol

Found

GF cross-contact warning

Found

GF certified language

Not stated

Fryer status

Shared

"On our menu, look for items with the gluten friendly icon icon to see which items are Gluten Intolerant Friendly or can become Gluten Intolerant Friendly with modifications."
Source
"While we are not a gluten-free environment and products containing gluten are prepared in our kitchens, we do offer menu items that can be modified to accommodate a gluten sensitivity."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

Scoring details

GF menu/page found (+25)
GF prep protocol found (+25)
GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-10)

Safety notes

Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
“Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.

Nuts (peanut + tree nut not distinguished yet)

Checked: 2026-01-23

Nut verdict

Shared fryer reported — elevated cross-contact risk.

Weak (30/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No nut questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

Explicit nut/peanut policy found
Cross-contact disclaimer found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Found

Questions to ask

No nut questions queued.

Evidence & sources

Explicit nut policy

Found

Nut-free items claimed

Not stated

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

"THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

Scoring details

Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-30)

Safety notes

Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
“Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.

Nut verdict

Shared fryer reported — elevated cross-contact risk.

Moderate (40/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No nut questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

Explicit nut/peanut policy found
Cross-contact disclaimer found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Found

Questions to ask

No nut questions queued.

Evidence & sources

Explicit nut policy

Found

Nut-free items claimed

Not stated

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

"THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

Scoring details

Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-20)

Safety notes

Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
“Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.

Nut verdict

Shared fryer reported — elevated cross-contact risk.

Moderate (50/100)

Evidence confidence: High

Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.

Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.

Top drivers

Shared fryer reported

Ask staff

No nut questions queued.

Why this verdict

Evidence found

Explicit nut/peanut policy found
Cross-contact disclaimer found

Missing controls

Shared fryer explicitly stated

Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Found Last updated date: Found

Questions to ask

No nut questions queued.

Evidence & sources

Explicit nut policy

Found

Nut-free items claimed

Not stated

Cross-contact disclaimer

Yes

Fryer status

Shared

"THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION OCCURRING DURING MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND IN-HOUSE PREPARATION. THEREFORE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS. CONSUMERS WITH ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT SENSITIVITY CONCERNS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION."
Source
"cooked in a deep fryer w/ items that contain gluten."
Source

Scoring details

Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
Shared fryer explicitly stated (-10)

Safety notes

Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
“Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.

Dietary

Checked: 2026-01-23

Vegetarian section

Yes

Vegetarian items (approx)

not_stated

Vegan section

Vegan items (approx)

Unknown

Halal availability

Not stated

Kosher availability

Not stated

Sources

"Absolutely. We have a range of lacto-ovo vegetarian appetizers and entrées for you to choose from. Any item with vegetarian icon icon beside it is or can be modified to be a vegetarian item. If you're on our website, you can filter our menu by selecting the Vegetarian dietary preference to see all your options or just ask your server!"
Source
"We have a range of lacto-ovo vegetarian appetizers and entrées for you to choose from."
Source
"Does State & Main offer any vegetarian options on the restaurant menu? Absolutely. We have a range of lacto-ovo vegetarian appetizers and entrées for you to choose from."
Source
"found the official page but attribute not mentioned"
Source

Nutrition & Ingredients

Checked: 2026-01-23

Nutrition tool or PDF

Found

Nutrition source

Calories disclosed

Yes

Sodium disclosed

Yes

Ingredients list

Not stated

MSG statement

Found

Artificial colors

Not stated

Preservatives

Not stated

Sources

"If you want to be more informed about your meal choice at State & Main, you can find allergen and nutrition information on our core menu items right here on our website. Under each of our menu items on our core menu, you'll see this icon; ALLERGENS Icon By clicking this icon, see the possible allergens within the dish. You can also click HERE to see nutrition and allergen information."
Source
"Pretzel Bites. ALLERGENS: Contains Barley, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat. Serving Size 342 g; Calories 990 Cals; Cholesterol 20 mg; Fat 45 g..."
Source
"Pretzel Bites... Sodium 1970 mg; Carbohydrates 66 g; Fiber 4 g; Sugars 4 g; Protein 53 g."
Source
"ALLERGEN WARNING: ALTHOUGH PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO MANAGE THE RISK OF ALLERGEN CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN OUR KITCHEN... WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A MENU ITEM IS FREE OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND/OR OTHER ALLERGENS."
Source
"West Coast Chop Salad... MSG: chili garlic oil... Steak & Sushi... MSG: sesame ginger soy sauce."
Source

Rewards Research

Checked: 2026-01-23

Program exists

Yes

Program name

Scene+

Signup methods

App, Website

Sources

"State & Main is proud to be a Canadian-owned and operated company under Recipe Unlimited, one of Canada's leading hospitality companies."
Source
"Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program, allowing its 15 million members to continue earning and redeeming Scene+ points at more than 700 Recipe restaurant locations across Canada. ... State & Main, Elephant & Castle, The Burger's Priest..."
Source
"Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program"
Source
"Canadians can learn more about Scene+ and how to start earning and redeeming points at sceneplus.ca"
Source
"Sign up for our emails and enjoy free Pretzel Bites!"
Source

Financial Audit: Scene+

Estimated Return Rate

0.50% Return

Verdict: Poor

Based on earning 0.5000 scene+ points/$1 and redeeming 100 for $1.00 value.

Pro Tip: Base earn rate is just 0.33%. Jump to 5% return if you use a Scotiabank Gold Amex card.

Scene+

Scene+ Points

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

low

10 /20

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

40 /40

The brand is owned by Recipe Unlimited, which is a subsidiary of a Canadian-based public investment holding company. Profits and ownership are retained within the Canadian financial system.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

20 /20

Strategic management and corporate brand decisions are directed from headquarters located in Ontario. The brand operates with domestic strategic autonomy under its parent organization.

Operations

high

20 /20

The entity maintains a significant physical footprint across multiple provinces with a substantial domestic employee base. Operational activity is entirely concentrated within the Canadian market.

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