Foodtastic Acquires Kinton Ramen, Adding a Canadian-born Asian Dining Powerhouse to Its Growing Portfolio

Kinton Ramen becomes Foodtastic’s 30th brand, adding to its growing restaurant portfolio in Canada

MONTREAL & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foodtastic, a Canadian restaurant franchisor, today announced the acquisition of Kinton Ramen, a Japanese ramen brand founded in Canada with locations across Canada and in the United States.

The acquisition brings an established Asian dining concept into Foodtastic’s portfolio and aligns with the company’s strategy to invest in restaurant brands with clear characteristics and development potential. Founded in Toronto in 2012, Kinton Ramen was among the first Japanese ramen restaurants in the city and has since expanded across Canada and into the United States.

“We have been looking to add a strong Asian concept to our portfolio for some time, and Kinton Ramen is exactly the kind of brand we wanted to bring into Foodtastic,” said Peter Mammas, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foodtastic. “Kinton has built a clear position in the Canadian restaurant market, with a loyal following, a strong culinary identity and significant room to grow. We believe Foodtastic’s scale, infrastructure and franchise expertise will help support the brand’s next stage of growth across Canada.”

Kinton Ramen offers Japanese ramen with a menu designed for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. The brand operates 58 locations in five Canadian provinces and one U.S. state, including Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and New York.

Following the acquisition, Foodtastic will focus on expanding Kinton Ramen in Canada and will use its operating infrastructure to support the brand. There are no plans to change Kinton Ramen’s menu, loyalty program, brand identity, franchisee relationships, or guest experience.

“Kinton Ramen has always been about delivering a memorable and authentic ramen experience to guests, one bowl at a time,” said James Kim, founder of Kinton Ramen. “Foodtastic understands the strength of the brand and the significance of preserving what guests and franchisees already know and value. We are looking forward to working with the Foodtastic team as Kinton enters its next phase of growth.”

The acquisition expands Foodtastic’s portfolio of established restaurant brands in Canada. Foodtastic now operates brands across the quick-service, fast-casual, coffee, healthy-eating, casual-dining, and specialty-dining categories.

For more information, visit foodtastic.ca and kintonramen.com.

ABOUT FOODTASTIC:

Foodtastic is a leading Canadian restaurant franchisor with a portfolio of 30 diverse brands and over 1,200 establishments across the country. As a growing industry player, Foodtastic focuses on innovation, operational excellence, and the legacy of local brands to drive both national and international expansion. Iconic brands include Milestones, Dunkin’, Pita Pit, Quesada, Second Cup, Rotisseries Benny, La Belle et La Bœuf, and Freshii, among others. With a bold vision and strong relationships with franchise partners, Foodtastic continues to build a dynamic and influential presence in the global food service industry. More information is available at www.foodtastic.ca.

ABOUT KINTON RAMEN:

Founded in Toronto in 2012, Kinton Ramen is a Japanese ramen brand with a menu of ramen bowls, sides, and beverages. Kinton Ramen was among the first Japanese ramen restaurants in Toronto and now operates locations across Canada and the United States. More information is available at www.kintonramen.com.