Victoria, B.C. – April 10, 2025 –  is excited to announce that its highly anticipated new location will be opening in Victoria this May 2025. Located at 813 Wharf Street, Victoria, V8W 1T2, the restaurant will feature a spacious, welcoming space of 1,919 square feet with seating for 60 guests.

The Victoria location will offer Kinton Ramen’s classic, flavourful menu, including four signature ramen styles – Original, Shoyu, Miso, and Spicy – along with beef ramen made with a rich 100% beef broth. Guests will have the option to customize their ramen with thick, thin, or shirataki noodles, and enjoy traditional toppings like seasoned eggs, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and nori.

“We’re thrilled to bring Kinton Ramen to Victoria and introduce our signature dishes to a whole new audience,” said Jing Bao, Kinton Ramen Area Representative for BC, “Victoria’s vibrant food scene is the perfect fit for Kinton, and we can’t wait to share our love for ramen with the local community.”

The new Victoria location will be open every day from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering the perfect place to stop by for a satisfying bowl of ramen, whether it’s lunch or dinner.

April 9, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Following Lactalis Canada’s annual Commercial Summit, through a donation and packing initiative, 400 of its members came together at Beanfield Centre in Toronto to assemble 2,500 wellbeing kits for charitable organizations, Food Banks Canada and Youth Without Shelter.

Facilitated by Kits for a Cause – an organization that helps connect charities across North America with groups and individuals who are looking to get involved, give back and make an impact – the kits were packed with essential items for personal wellbeing such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, deodorant, lotion and more, and valued at $25 each.

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In the spirit of Enriching & Nurturing the Lives of Canadians, 400 of Lactalis Canada’s Commercial Summit attendees from various departments and teams came together at Beanfield Centre in Toronto to sort, pack, assemble and ship 2,500 wellbeing kits through a donation and packing initiative in support of charitable organizations, Food Banks Canada and Youth Without Shelter.

April 8, 2025, Kamloops, BC – Fatburger, the legendary burger chain celebrated for its signature big, fresh, handcrafted burgers, announces the opening of its newest restaurant at 1200 Summit Drive in Kamloops. This milestone opening marks the chain's 28th BC location and its 71st establishment across Canada.

"You can feel the excitement within the four walls," says Raymond Ho, VP of Marketing at FDF Brandz. "Our franchisee and his staff are eager to pour their hearts into each exceptional burger. They are dedicated to this community not just as a business but in a personal way too."

The new location is helmed by new franchise owner and operator Bhavneet Singh, also known as "Bunni" in the community. "We've been looking forward so much to opening a Fatburger here," says Singh, "I am excited to use my quick service experience and operational expertise to successfully serve these delicious burgers to our vibrant community. Kamloops – get ready because these burgers are going to blow you away!"

The restaurant maintains Fatburger's commitment to quality, featuring their signature burgers made with fresh, never-frozen Alberta beef, hand-pressed and grilled to order. The menu extends beyond their famous Original Fatburger to include specialty burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, World Famous Buffalo's wings, hand-battered chicken tenders, and their Best Anywhere Milkshakes, complemented by fresh-cut fries and made-to-order onion rings.

The new Kamloops location offers multiple ordering options to accommodate modern dining preferences, including being open seven days a week, having dine-in service, convenient mobile ordering through the Fatburger Canada app, and having delivery through major delivery platforms.

Visit fatburgercanada.com to download the app or explore the full menu.

SASKATOON, SK, April 8, 2025 — Food lovers in Saskatoon now have double the reason to celebrate as Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria unveils its new renovated location at 2921- 8 St East Saskatoon with an unexpected twist -- the addition of legendary Fatburger in the same space, offering guests not only authentic Neapolitan pizzas but also big, juicy burgers, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes and much more under one roof, creating a unique and craveable dining destination for the residents of this Saskatoon neighbourhood.

The revitalized location transforms Famoso that locals have loved since 2015 into a vibrant, reimagined dual concept restaurant, while marking it as Fatburger's third Saskatoon location and 70th establishment in Canada, bringing together two beloved brands into one convenient spot.

"This is a unique and exciting opening for us," says Raymond Ho. VP, Marketing at FDF Brandz. "Watching the team channel their passion into crafting exceptional pizzas and burgers creates such an atmosphere of genuine dedication that you will surely taste in every bite."

Famoso continues its unwavering commitment to Italian tradition, starting with premium ingredients like “00” flour, Campania tomatoes and fior-di-latte cheese, and using traditional pizza making techniques that have gone unchanged for generations. Beyond pizza, guests can indulge in other favourites like homestyle pastas, Italian sandwiches, tapas, signature salads, and irresistible desserts like traditional house-made Tiramisu, and cheesecake.

Meanwhile, burger enthusiasts can sink their teeth into Fatburger's legendary offerings - featuring fresh, never-frozen Alberta beef that are hand-pressed and grilled to perfection. The menu extends beyond their famous Original Fatburger to include specialty burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, World Famous Buffalo's wings, hand-battered chicken tenders, and their Best Anywhere Milkshakes, accompanied by fresh-cut fries and made-to-order onion rings.

New owners and operators, Ketan and Chiatali Patel and Het Patel are excited to open this streamlined service format where guests order directly from the counter and have their food delivered to their tables. “We want to create a stylish yet casual space where families and friends can gather to enjoy their favourite Italian flavour or freshly grilled burgers," says Ketan Patel.

Can't make it to the restaurant? The full menu from both concepts is available for online ordering and delivery, bringing the perfect pizza-burger combo directly to your doorstep.