From Montreal Beginnings to a Global Franchise: Thai Express Returns Home to Launch New Crunchies Lineup Led by First-Ever Calamari

The husband-and-wife executive team and driving force in building the Thai Express success story will step into the spotlight for a rare media opportunity

MONTREAL, Sept. 17, 2026 /CNW/ -- Thai Express is putting the crunch into its next menu launch, led by a premium protein never before served at the Canadian-born QSR: calamari.

The new Crunchy Calamari headlines a four-item Crunchies lineup, joining Spiced PopBok, Imperial Rolls and General Thai Beef. The launch follows the successful debut of lobster last year, with Thai Express now betting on calamari as its next premium protein.

On September 17, Thai Express will mark the launch in Montreal with an exclusive first taste and a special appearance by the husband-and-wife executive team behind its success story.

WHAT: Launch event for Thai Express' new menu items featuring calamari as the new premium protein

WHO: Loune Thongvan and Dennis Ng: Senior VP, husband-and-wife executive team and driving force behind Thai Express offering rare interview opportunity

WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6 p.m. Welcome remarks at 6:15 p.m.

WHERE: Thai Express, 1570 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, Quebec

SOURCE Thai Express

MEDIA CONTACT: To attend the launch, request an interview or arrange samples, please contact: [email protected], 705-772-7280