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Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (HBFGF) operates as a consolidator of emerging food brands through an asset-light franchising model and strategic acquisitions in the quick service restaurant sector. This page provides investors and industry observers with timely updates on corporate developments, financial milestones, and operational strategies shaping the company's growth trajectory.
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Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the passing of its Chief Financial Officer, Gary Fung, who died peacefully on July 23rd, 2025, after a private battle with cancer. Fung joined Happy Belly in November 2023 and made significant contributions to the company's growth and transformation during his tenure.
The company has appointed Shawn Moniz as interim CFO and expects no disruption to ongoing operations and M&A activities. Q2 financials are expected to be delivered on schedule. In honor of Fung's contributions, Happy Belly will establish the Gary Fung Award through an honorary fund.
Fung's 20-year career included 15 years at Tim Hortons Canada and USA in various leadership roles before joining Happy Belly. He held an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree and was both a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has secured a real estate location in Grande Prairie, Alberta for its Heal Wellness franchise, a QSR specializing in smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies. The location is for the franchisee who signed Heal's 50th franchise agreement on May 13th, 2025, with an expected opening in Q4 2025.
The company has achieved significant expansion with 195 units secured through national development agreements and a total of 616 contractually committed retail locations across its broader portfolio. Heal Wellness is positioning itself as Canada's first coast-to-coast smoothie bowl brand, implementing an asset-light expansion strategy.
Grande Prairie, with its population of nearly 70,000, was selected for its growing economy, health-conscious demographic, and limited competition in the health-focused fast-casual space.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for a new Rosie's Burgers location in Waterloo, Ontario's Uptown Neighborhood. This marks Ontario's 8th location for the smash burger brand, with the opening expected in Q4 2025.
The company has secured 115 Rosie's locations under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements across major Canadian provinces. The Waterloo location was strategically chosen due to its proximity to two major universities and the city's thriving tech sector. Across its entire portfolio, Happy Belly has 616 retail locations under development agreements, positioning itself as Canada's leading restaurant consolidator.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Rosie's Burgers' third location in Calgary's Marda Loop District, Alberta. This development is part of the company's 20-unit development commitment for the province.
The expansion highlights Rosie's significant growth trajectory, with 115 locations secured under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements across multiple Canadian provinces. The company's total portfolio includes 616 retail locations under development agreements across all brands, with new openings planned for 2025 and 2026.
The new Marda Loop location was strategically chosen for its vibrant community, high foot traffic, and strong local economy, positioning Rosie's Burgers to capture the area's growing food scene.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the expansion of its Heal Wellness franchise in Alberta, as an existing multi-unit franchisee increased their commitment from 10 to 15 locations. This marks significant growth from their initial 5-unit agreement in October 2023.
Heal Wellness, a QSR specializing in smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies, has now secured 195 units through development agreements across Canada. The brand recently celebrated the opening of its 27th location and is actively expanding with new units under construction in Alberta, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
As part of Happy Belly's broader portfolio, the company has 616 retail locations contractually committed across various stages of development, construction, and operation, positioning itself as an emerging leader in the Canadian QSR sector through its asset-light franchise model.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the opening of its 27th Heal Wellness location in Calgary's Kensington neighborhood, Alberta. The new quick-service restaurant (QSR), specializing in smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies, will have its grand opening on July 12th, 2025 at 201-10th Street North West.
The company has secured 195 development agreements for Heal Wellness locations across Canada, positioning it as the country's first national smoothie bowl brand. The broader Happy Belly portfolio encompasses 616 retail locations under contract, including projects in development, under construction, or already operational. The expansion is driven by both corporate and franchised locations, with many existing franchisees expanding into multi-unit ownership.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced that its smash burger brand Rosie's Burgers has secured a 10-store franchise agreement with Carma Hospitality for the Greater Montreal Area of Quebec. This marks the company's second major agreement in Quebec in recent weeks.
Rosie's Burgers now has 115 locations secured under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements across Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The company's total franchise pipeline includes 616 retail locations under various stages of development. The expansion is being executed through a dual-track approach, combining corporate store development with an asset-light franchise model.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the signing of its tenth franchise agreement for Yolks Breakfast, marking the brand's expansion into Toronto's Bloor West Village. The new location represents Yolks' first Toronto presence and its first multi-unit franchisee, who already operates two other Happy Belly brands - Heal Wellness and Lettuce Love Café.
The new location, a former restaurant space, is expected to open in Q4 2025. The company highlights that utilizing existing restaurant infrastructure reduces build-out time and entry costs. Happy Belly's franchise pipeline currently includes 606 retail locations under contract, encompassing projects in development, under construction, or already operational.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the opening of its 26th Heal Wellness location in Aurora, Ontario. The new quick-service restaurant (QSR), specializing in smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies, will open on July 5th, 2025 at 15570 Yonge Street.
The company has demonstrated significant expansion with 195 units secured under development agreements across Canada and 606 total retail locations under contract. Heal Wellness is positioned to become Canada's first national smoothie bowl brand, with ongoing construction in Alberta, Ontario, and P.E.I.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the signing of its first real estate location for Rosie's Burgers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking its entry into Atlantic Canada. This development comes four months after signing an area development agreement and three weeks following the first franchisee signing in the region.
The company has secured 105 locations under area development agreements across multiple Canadian provinces including Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Rosie's Burgers is implementing a dual-track growth approach, combining corporate store development with an asset-light franchise model, with new locations planned for 2025 and 2026.
Halifax was selected for its strategic advantages, including a population of over 600,000, strong university presence, tourism, and growing tech sector, positioning Rosie's to capitalize on the premium burger segment in this market.
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