Browns Restaurant Group opens sixth Liberty Kitchen in Courtenay

Browns Restaurant Group opened the sixth Liberty Kitchen location on July 14 at Crown Isle Plaza in Courtenay, B.C. The launch expands the premium casual brand on Vancouver Island and adds another franchise for local operators Scott and Brad Rumpel.

Why it matters: - The new Courtenay restaurant grows Browns Restaurant Group’s Liberty Kitchen footprint to six locations. - The opening adds another premium casual dining option on Vancouver Island. - Scott and Brad Rumpel now have 10 franchises with Browns Restaurant Group, underscoring the brand’s local franchise base.

What happened: - Browns Restaurant Group opened the sixth Liberty Kitchen location on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. - The restaurant is located at Crown Isle Plaza in Courtenay, B.C. - Liberty Kitchen launched with a design that uses soft wood tones, vintage-inspired brass accents and rustic tile textures.

The details: - Liberty Kitchen is positioned as a premium casual restaurant with globally inspired favorites. - The menu focus includes Mediterranean cuisine and other warm-climate culinary traditions. - The concept uses authentic, wholesome ingredients in an open-kitchen setting. - High-quality pasta and freshly handcrafted pizzas are core menu items. - The brand is meant to deliver an on-trend food and beverage experience in a softened modern setting that still feels inviting. - Scott and Brad Rumpel are Vancouver Island operators and this opening is their tenth franchise with BRG. - Scott Rumpel won franchise of the year in 2026 at Browns Restaurant Group’s bi-annual franchise conference with Browns Socialhouse Brandon. - Browns Restaurant Group operates Browns Socialhouse, Browns Crafthouse, Liberty Kitchen and Scotty Browns in the U.S. - Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine ranks Browns Restaurant Group at No. 25 among Canada’s Top 50 and No. 10 in full-service dining.

Between the lines: - The Courtenay opening shows Browns Restaurant Group continuing to expand through local franchise partners rather than corporate growth alone. - The emphasis on design, open-kitchen service and Mediterranean-leaning menu items signals a push to differentiate Liberty Kitchen in the premium casual segment.

What's next: - Browns Restaurant Group is still seeking franchising inquiries and opportunities. - Media inquiries go to Emily Pedersen at epedersen@brownsrestaurantgroup.com. - Franchising inquiries go to Bruce Fox at franchising@brownsrestaurantgroup.com. - More information is available at Browns Restaurant Group.