Kinton Ramen is opening three new Alberta locations on September 20, marking an important milestone in the company’s cross-country expansion.
Following successful soft openings, Kinton Ramen Terra Lose in Edmonton, along with Kinton Ramen Mission Calgary and Kinton Ramen University Heights Calgary, will officially open their doors to the public.
“Opening three restaurants in a single day demonstrates our strong commitment to the Alberta market,” said Karalyn White, Senior Director of Franchising at Kinka Family, the parent company.
“This milestone reflects our team’s dedication and operational excellence – and we’re excited to deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.”
This expansion is part of a broader Area Representative Agreement with The Labreche Group, which plans to open 12 Kinton Ramen locations across Alberta over the next five years.
Each grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony about 15 minutes before doors open, followed by 50% off all regular ramen items to celebrate the occasion.
“It represents a significant step in our Alberta growth strategy,” said White. “We’re committed to bringing authentic Japanese ramen to more communities and creating spaces where people can connect over great food.”
With more than 50 locations across Canada, the brand continues to grow by combining innovative ramen creations with traditional recipes. Since franchising began in 2021, the restaurant has expanded across Canada, making its unique dining experience accessible to more people. The official opening of the multiple Alberta locations, highlighting the rising demand for authentic ramen in the province, it said.
In addition to dine-in service, people can enjoy a variety of ramen dishes, combo specials and seasonal offerings through delivery and takeaway options. Orders are available via order.kintonramen.com, Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash.
The brand was one of Toronto’s first Japanese ramen restaurants. Founded in 2009, Kinka Family is a full-service international hospitality group. It owns and operates a diverse portfolio of restaurants in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and New York. Included are Kinka Izakaya, Kinton Ramen and JaBistro.
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