New Kinton Bowler Rewards Experience Rolls Out Across Canada, Powering Direct Relationships With Ramen Lovers
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 8, 2026 / Smooth Commerce, a leading restaurant digital ordering and loyalty technology platform, today announced the launch of Kinton Ramen’s new branded mobile app and loyalty program, going live across Kinton Ramen’s 55+ locations in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba. The launch marks a significant milestone in Kinton Ramen’s digital evolution, extending its beloved Kinton Bowler Rewards program to a fully branded mobile experience built on Smooth Commerce’s platform.
Founded in May 2012 in Toronto, Kinton Ramen has grown from a single shop to one of North America’s most recognized ramen brands, serving its signature “A Bowl of Happiness” at locations across Canada and a growing presence in the United States. Part of the acclaimed Kinka Family of restaurants, Kinton Ramen has built a fiercely loyal guest community over more than a decade, a community the new mobile app and loyalty program is designed to deepen and reward.
The new mobile app, developed by Smooth Commerce, gives guests a seamless way to order directly from Kinton Ramen, earn and redeem Kinton Bowler Rewards points, and access exclusive offers, all within a fully branded experience that puts Kinton’s identity front and centre. The rollout follows the successful Phase 1 launch of Kinton Ramen’s web ordering platform in February 2026 and represents the full realization of the brand’s direct digital commerce vision.
“Kinton Bowler has always been about celebrating our loyal ramen lovers, and bringing the program into the Kinton Ramen app is an exciting next step for our brand,” said Alan De Luna, Head of Marketing, Kinton Ramen. “This launch allows us to create a more connected guest experience while continuing to share A Bowl of Happiness! in more ways. We are grateful to the Kinton and Smooth Commerce teams for their hard work in bringing this to life.”
“Kinton Ramen is a brand with real emotional resonance with its guests, and this app is the natural extension of that,” said Roberto Sarjoo, President of Smooth Commerce. “We built a platform that honours the Kinton brand and makes it easy for their guests to order directly, earn loyalty rewards, and stay connected, whether they’re at their favourite location or trying us for the first time.”
The Kinton Ramen mobile app is now available for download on iOS and Android.
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About Kinton Ramen
Founded in May 2012 in Toronto, Kinton Ramen is one of North America’s most beloved ramen brands, serving its trademark “A Bowl of Happiness” across 55+ locations in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and New York. Part of the Kinka Family of restaurants, Kinton Ramen has built a loyal community of ramen enthusiasts who return time and again for its authentic broths, handcrafted noodles, and warm hospitality. Visit kintonramen.com.
About Smooth Commerce
Smooth Commerce helps restaurants take back control. The restaurant technology platform enables hospitality brands to launch branded digital ordering, mobile apps, and loyalty programs that drive guest engagement and sales, without giving up margin or data to third-party aggregators. Through integrations with leading POS, payment, marketing, and delivery systems, Smooth Commerce turns every digital touchpoint into a direct relationship between a restaurant and its guests. For more information visit Smooth.tech or connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/smoothcommerce.
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SOURCE: Smooth Commerce
