Captain Calamares reaches 72 stores nationwide, launches first restaurant concept with Captain Calamares XL

Homegrown seafood brand expands beyond kiosks with the launch of Captain Calamares XL, introducing a bigger dining experience and an exciting new chicken offering.

Captain Calamares continues to make waves in the Philippine food industry as it celebrates another milestone—expanding to 72 branches nationwide while introducing its biggest innovation yet: Captain Calamares XL, the brand’s first restaurant-format concept, officially launched on July 18, 2026.

What started as a humble food kiosk serving flavorful calamares has evolved into one of the country’s fastest-growing homegrown food brands. Built around quality, and innovation, Captain Calamares has become a favorite destination for seafood lovers and entrepreneurs alike.

Today, the brand proudly operates 72 branches across the Philippines, continuously expanding its presence while creating business opportunities for aspiring franchise owners.

Introducing Captain Calamares XL

The launch of Captain Calamares XL marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth. While remaining true to its signature calamares offerings, the restaurant introduces a more extensive menu and a more comfortable dine-in experience for Filipino families, friends, and food enthusiasts.

One of its newest highlights is Crunch for Chicken, Captain Calamares’ signature fried chicken line that delivers the same bold flavors and satisfying crunch that customers have come to love from the brand. The addition broadens the menu while staying true to the company’s commitment to serving quality comfort food at an affordable price.

Captain Calamares XL represents the company’s vision of evolving beyond kiosks and bringing an elevated dining experience to more communities across the country.

More Than Just Calamares

Captain Calamares continues to serve its well-loved signature flavors, including:

Classic

Garlic Parmesan

Salted Egg

Honey Sriracha

Spicy

Prepared fresh and served hot, every order reflects the brand’s dedication to quality, consistency, and value.

Growing with Filipino Entrepreneurs

Beyond serving delicious food, Captain Calamares is committed to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs through franchising.

To cater to different investment capacities and business goals, the company now offers multiple franchise packages, allowing entrepreneurs to choose the setup that best suits their market and location. Whether it’s a mall kiosk, food court concept, or the new Captain Calamares XL restaurant format, each package comes with comprehensive support—from site evaluation and store construction to operations training, marketing assistance, and ongoing business development.

This flexible franchising approach enables more Filipinos to become part of the Captain Calamares success story while benefiting from a proven and continuously growing business model.

Looking Ahead

As Captain Calamares continues its nationwide expansion, the company remains focused on innovation, customer satisfaction, and creating sustainable business opportunities.

The successful launch of Captain Calamares XL signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the brand—one that goes beyond kiosks and introduces a full restaurant experience while maintaining the same commitment to bold flavors, affordability, and quality that customers have trusted from the very beginning.

With 72 branches nationwide, expanding franchise opportunities, and a growing menu that now includes both its iconic calamares and the all-new Crunch for Chicken, Captain Calamares is well-positioned to become one of the Philippines’ leading homegrown quick-service restaurant brands.

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