Happy Belly Food Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) promoted Christoph Barrow to Brand President of Yolks Breakfast, effective immediately, to lead the brand's expansion. Management cites increased franchisee and landlord interest and a growing 2026 openings pipeline. Happy Belly reports 666 contractually committed retail locations across its portfolio and development agreements in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada.

The move positions Yolks to scale franchise growth under dedicated leadership as the company pursues multi‑unit operator demand in 2026.

Happy Belly Food Group (HBFGF) announced it signed a franchise agreement and secured a real‑estate location to open a new Yolks Breakfast in the City of Langley, British Columbia, with the agreement effective January 24, 2026. The company said this will be its fifth Yolks location in British Columbia and the eleventh signed nationwide. Happy Belly noted a recent Montreal opening and cited 51 Area Development secured and 666 contractually committed retail locations across its portfolio as evidence of national franchising momentum.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that its Heal Wellness QSR secured a retail site at Bloor & Spadina, Toronto, to be operated by a multi-unit franchisee as their sixth GTA location. Construction starts immediately with a spring 2026 opening planned. Heal focuses on smoothie and açaí bowls and says it has 31 locations open, 177 in development, and 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its portfolio.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF; CSE: HBFG) announced the grand opening of Yolks Breakfast first Quebec location at 44 Brunswick Blvd, Unit 101, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Montreal on January 19, 2026. This opening is the first of 26 contractually committed Yolks locations in Quebec under an Area Development Agreement with experienced local partners. The Montreal unit is Yolks' sixth secured location out of 51 secured in Area Development agreements nationwide. Happy Belly now reports 666 contractually committed retail locations across its portfolio, signalling continued franchise expansion under an asset-light model focused on disciplined real estate and multi-unit operators.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new Rosie's Burgers restaurant in Waterloo, Ontario on January 17, 2026 at 15 King St S, Unit 5. This is Rosie's 12th location and part of a national rollout with 113 locations in development and 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across the company's portfolio. The release also reports that K2 & Associates converted a $2,000,000 CDN debenture into common shares ahead of its June 10, 2027 maturity, removing the convertible debt from the balance sheet.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that its Heal Wellness QSR secured a franchisee and a real estate location in Shawnessey Village, Calgary, with an anticipated opening in Q2 2026. The move supports Heal's asset-light growth across Western Canada and targets high daily traffic and dense residential catchment. Heal operates 31 open locations, has 177 locations in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its brand portfolio. Management said the site aligns with Heal's health-forward, convenience-driven format as the brand expands across Alberta, Canada, and into the U.S.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) opened a new Rosie's Burgers in Calgary's Marda Loop on January 10, 2026 at Unit 105, 2205 - 33rd Avenue SW. This marks Rosie's 11th location and its 3rd in Western Canada, part of a national expansion strategy.

The company reports 114 Rosie's locations in development and 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio, combining franchised growth with targeted corporate openings.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of Heal Wellness in Red Deer, Alberta on January 10, 2026, the brand's 31st operating location. The new Heal is at 499 Timberlands Drive in a high-traffic retail node serving a fast-growing residential and commercial corridor. The release highlights an asset-light franchise growth strategy, plans to expand across Central Alberta and into the U.S., and a development pipeline of more than 177 Heal locations. Happy Belly reports 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio at various stages of development, construction, and operation.

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced its Heal Wellness multi‑unit franchisee in Alberta has secured an 11th real‑estate location in Country Hills, north Calgary, with an expected opening in Q2 2026. The release highlights Country Hills' dense residential growth, high daytime traffic, and limited direct competition for smoothie bowls.

Heal Wellness currently has 30 locations open, 178 in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's portfolio of 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands.