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The Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (HBFGF) news page on Stock Titan aggregates company-issued updates and announcements for investors and followers of this multi-brand restaurant platform. Happy Belly describes itself as a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands, with a portfolio that includes Heal Wellness, Rosie’s Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, and other concepts.
News about Happy Belly frequently covers the expansion of its quick-service restaurant (QSR) and fast-casual brands. Recent releases highlight new real estate commitments and grand openings for Heal Wellness locations in markets such as Alberta and Ontario, as well as secured sites and development agreements in U.S. states like Texas and Colorado. Other updates describe the growth of Rosie’s Burgers in Western Canada and the signing of multi-unit development agreements for Via Cibo Italian restaurants in Alberta.
Investors can also find announcements related to capital allocation and portfolio focus, such as the company’s binding letter of intent to sell Holy Crap Foods, its cereal and oatmeal brand, in order to concentrate resources on its QSR businesses. Executive appointments, including additions to the finance leadership team with experience in franchised restaurant systems, are another recurring topic in the company’s news flow.
By following this page, readers can review historical press releases on franchising agreements, brand openings, strategic transactions, and management changes that shape Happy Belly’s approach to scaling its restaurant brands across Canada and into the United States.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that its boutique brand Yolks Breakfast signed a franchise agreement and secured a real-estate location in Port Moody, British Columbia, with an anticipated opening in summer 2026.
The company cited an asset-light franchising model, 61 units under area development, and 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its portfolio as evidence of national expansion and development momentum.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) opened a new Heal Wellness location on March 28, 2026, at 800-49th Avenue SW in the Britannia neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta.
Heal is a QSR focused on smoothie and açaí bowls; this marks the brand's 35th open location, with 173+ in development and 666 contractually committed franchise locations across Happy Belly's portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new Heal Wellness location at 3777 Strandherd Drive, Barrhaven Town Centre, Ottawa on March 20, 2026. Heal is a quick-service brand focused on smoothie and açaí bowls.
The company reports 34 locations open, 174 in development, and 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio, highlighting continued franchised expansion in suburban trade areas.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced Rosie's Burgers will open a new restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia on March 14, 2026, at 7165 Chebucto Road. This marks Rosie's 14th open location nationwide and its second in Atlantic Canada.
According to the company, Rosie's has 14 locations open, 111 in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced Heal Wellness signed a franchise agreement and secured a real-estate location in Montreal's Griffintown on March 9, 2026. This is Heal's third signed Quebec franchise and expands a QSR brand focused on smoothie and açaí bowls.
The Griffintown unit will be run by an existing Happy Belly franchise partner, adding a multi-brand, multi-unit operator to the portfolio. Heal has 33 locations open, 175 in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its brands.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) opened the first Rosie's Burgers location in Quebec on March 7, 2026, in Montreal's Mile End at 210 Saint Viateur. This marks Rosie's 13th Canadian location and expands the brand into a third province.
The release highlights Rosie's menu focus, a disciplined neighborhood expansion strategy, and Happy Belly's broader footprint of 112 locations in development and 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its multi-brand platform.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced iQ Food Co. has signed a lease for its first Western Canada restaurant in Calgary, Alberta, marking iQ's first location outside Ontario and a milestone in its national expansion.
At acquisition in Q3 2024 iQ had 4 locations; it has grown to 7 opened, with #8 opening in Q2 2026 and Calgary becoming the 9th. Area Development Agreements across Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia total 65 committed units, supporting scale. The company cites 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that boutique brand Yolks Breakfast signed a franchise agreement and secured a Vaughan, Ontario real-estate location, targeting a summer 2026 opening.
The release cites 25 contractually committed Yolks locations in Ontario, 61 units under area development nationally, and 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across Happy Belly brands.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) closed the sale of its cereal/oatmeal brand Holy Crap for $1,000,000 CAD in cash plus customary working capital adjustments.
Within 60 days post-close working capital will be finalized and paid as an asset‑secured, first‑position promissory note due within 12 months. Proceeds will be directed to QSR store openings, franchise expansion and scaling core restaurant brands. The company also appointed Matt Appleby to the board and accepted Kevin Cole's resignation.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of its 33rd Heal Wellness location in Oakville, Ontario, on February 21, 2026.
The Oakville unit at 245 Lakeshore Rd E expands Heal's QSR footprint focused on smoothie and açaí bowls; Heal now has 33 open, 175+ in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 666 contractually committed franchise locations.