The brand's history dates back to the mid-1970s, when it was originally opened up as Mother Tucker's Food Experience — an à la carte concept launched by Winnipeg entrepreneur, Oscar Grubert. By 1984, the chain had grown to 21 locations across Canada, and in 1994, the restaurant was rebranded to Tucker's Marketplace, switching from an à la carte concept to buffet-style service. Even when it was rebranded as Tucker's Marketplace, some of the original features of Mama Tucker's boarding house, such as its barn siding, wooden beams, and antique decorations, were maintained. Just a few months later, in June, another letter confirmed the permanent shutdown of all Tucker's Marketplace locations. Miraculously, just a few years later, the brand announced the reopening of its Ottawa location in ByWard Market, which, to this day, is the last remaining Tucker's Marketplace in operation.