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SINCE
1983

Founded in the Toronto Eaton Centre on November 2, 1983 — and we’re just getting started.

60+
STORES

Popping fresh from British Columbia to Quebec, one bag at a time.

100%
CANADIAN

A proud Canadian Company, built on every delicious bag! ​

Quick Facts

Since November 2, 1983, Kernels has been Canada's POPCORN brand!

60+ stores and poppin', from BC to Quebec.

Fun fact: a popcorn kernel can pop up to 3 feet in the air, and lands as one of two shapes, Butterfly or Mushroom.

No peanuts or tree nuts added, and no wheat gluten in our raw materials, in our Canadian retail stores (excluding stores located inside a Baskin Robbins or Yogen Früz).

A proud Canadian franchise, built one bag (and one franchise) at a time. No prior experience needed, just passion.

Home base: Toronto, Ontario.

Popcorn fundraising programs available for schools, teams, clubs and charities.

We give back through The Kernels Optimism Project, supporting Food Banks Canada and Make-A-Wish Canada.

40+ YEARS OF POP-A-BILITIES

It all started with one bag, one store, one big idea:

Since we popped our first batch in the Toronto Eaton Centre on November 2, 1983, we've spent over four decades perfecting the pop,
one flavour at a time.

Today Kernels pops up in more than 60 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
Every bag is popped fresh in-store, the same way it always has been. Whether you're a Buttersalt purist or ready to get bold with Thai
Sweet Chili, there's a flavour with your name on it.

We got your BAG! And we mean that in every sense: from our team members to our Daily Promotions and Offers, Kernels is built on our
Fans who keep coming back for more. That's loyalty!

NOVEMBER 2

THE START! Our very first store pops up in the Toronto Eaton Centre.

EARLY DAYS

A few stores, one dream, and a whole lot of a-maize-ing popcorn to perfect.

25 STORES

Kernels is officially popping up all over Canada. ​

50 Stores

From one bag to fifty stores strong. Still the same fresh pop. ​

60 STORES

Still Canadian, still popping fresh, still growing. ​

Along the way, we've teamed up with Baskin-Robbins and Yogen Fruz for Co-branded Locations ​

We've always practised safe snacking, one bag at a time. You butter believe it! ​

Fun Fact

How high can a popcorn kernel pop?

Up to 3 feet in the air! Kernels' popcorn comes in two basic shapes when it's popped: Butterfly and Mushroom.

How high can a popcorn kernel pop?

WHY KERNELS "POPS" DIFFERENTLY

40+ YEARS OF POP-A-BILITIES

  • FRESH, NOT SHIPPED

    Every bag is popped fresh in-store. There are no shortcuts to perfect taste, and we mean it.

  • PRACTISE SAFE SNACKING

    No peanuts or tree nuts added and no wheat gluten in our raw materials, in our Canadian retail stores (excluding Baskin Robbins and Yogen Fruz co-branded locations). Full ingredient details for every flavour are available on our Ingredients & Allergens page.

  • A FLAVOUR FOR EVERY PERSONALITY

    Salty, sweet, spicy, cheesy, decadent, or light — Kernels has a-maize-ing options for every kind of popcorn lover.

  • A CANADIAN SUCCESS STORY

    40+ years in the making. From one store to 60+ locations nationwide, still proudly Canadian, still popping strong.

  • POPCORN THAT GIVES BACK

    Our Fundraising Program helps schools, sports teams, clubs and community groups raise money with every Snack Bag! ​

  • KERNELS OPTIMISM PROJECT

    We partner with Food Banks Canada and Make-A-Wish Canada to spread a little more good across the country.

Pop Quiz

When was Kernels Popcorn founded?

Kernels popped up for the first time on November 2, 1983, at the Toronto Eaton Centre.

How has Kernels grown over the years?

From that first store, Kernels grew to its 25th store, then its 50th, then its 60th, and hasn't stopped popping up across Canada since.

How many Kernels locations are there?

We're at 60+ stores and counting, across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Is Kernels popcorn gluten-free or nut-free?

In our Canadian retail stores (excluding locations inside a Baskin Robbins and Yogen Fruz), our raw materials contain no wheat gluten, and we don't add peanuts, some flavours do contain dairy and soy, so check our full Ingredients & Allergens page for details on your favourite flavour.

Is Kernels a Canadian company?

100%. Kernels is Canada's POPCORN brand, headquartered in Toronto and popping across the country.

Can I open a Kernels franchise?

Yes! No special education or prior experience is necessary, just passion and purpose. Head to our Franchising page to get the ball (or should we say bag) rolling.

Does Kernels offer fundraising programs?

Yes! Kernels' Fundraising Snack Bags are a popular way for schools, teams, clubs and charities to raise funds with flavours everyone loves. ​

Does Kernels give back?

That's a FRESH YES! The Kernels Optimism Project supports Food Banks Canada and Make-A-Wish Canada, because there's a piece of goodness in every bag.