We’ve come a long way from being a single store, opened during a rainy winter, wondering how long we’d survive. We’ve passed the days of people betting on how long we’d last, the long nights during Christmas where we’d work the nights through trying to fill all of our shipping orders, and the days of never knowing what the next year would hold.   KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn in Downtown Seattle - the flagship store   Our tenth store opened last night – a landmark event for us – and we are so excited to be able to share that with the world.   KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn in Kisarazu at the Mitsui Outlet Mall - the 10th store   We couldn’t have done it without each and every customer who have helped us to build our brand. We want you all to celebrate with us in the excitement that comes with hitting...

Summer is finally here and we couldn't be happier! The Seattle sun is shining and we get to enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Pacific Northwest. To celebrate the start of Seattle's summer, we decided that our July flavor of the month should keep you refreshed. So, back by popular demand...   Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn!   This vegan delicacy is made with a mint-infused white sugar base, blended with organic cocoa nibs, and is sure to be the refreshing pick-me up you've been looking for on these hot summer days.   Grab a bag of this flavor before July 31st and go on a mint chocolate chip adventure! Let us know how our mint chocolate chip popcorn is keeping you cool and refreshed this summer. Tag your pictures and posts with #MintyFresh and @KuKuRuZa for a chance to be featured on our social media.   Happy Summer and Stay...

At KuKuRuZa, we really value the communities that surround us, and try to give back every chance we get through our community donations and fundraising programs, through which we provide more than $2,500 of support every year to more than 100 organizations. As a shoutout to one of our favorite nonprofits that we've had the chance to work with, today we’re going to tell you about Seattle’s North Helpline. Started in 1989, North Helpline began with a small group of volunteers who, by noticing the difficulty of their neighbors putting food on their tables on top of paying rent and covering utilities, proactively began collecting food and financial support for them. They saw the importance of supporting their neighbors when they needed assistance and came up with a system to provide and distribute that support to those most in need in their community. This small proactive group has transformed tremendously...

Two hours - the typical length of a motion picture or a train ride from one coast of Japan to the other. Meet our dedicated fans at the Otomesando Hills shopping center in Japan, who wait an average of two hours for our sweet treats. Customers in line at the Otomesando Hills shopping center location, Tokyo, Japan These long lines are not an unfamiliar sight for our KuKuRuZa employees who have seen these 2 hour waits from open to close since the store opened in September 2013. To increase the efficiency of these lines and to reduce confusion, or Tokyo store even has an employee at the end of the line with a sign to indicate where KuKuRuZa customers should begin their wait. KuKuRuZa employee holding the official "End of the line" sign, photo courtesy of @catzndogs We here at KuKuRuZa are thankful for the dedication and loyalty of our...