Happy Belly Food Group's Via Cibo Italian Restaurant Opens Its Newest Location Located in Barrhaven, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) announces the grand opening of its newest Via Cibo Italian restaurant location in Barrhaven, Ottawa on April 19th, 2025. Located at 3181 Greenbank Road in Chapman Mills Marketplace, this marks the first multi-unit franchisee expansion for Via Cibo.
The new location joins anchor tenants Loblaws, Walmart, and Cineplex Odeon, representing the second Via Cibo establishment in Ottawa. The fast-casual Italian street food concept offers chef-driven culinary experiences with traditional ingredients.
The expansion aligns with Happy Belly's growth strategy in the Canadian QSR market. The company currently maintains 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its emerging brands, with plans for continued expansion throughout 2025 and 2026.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) annuncia l'inaugurazione del suo nuovo ristorante italiano Via Cibo a Barrhaven, Ottawa, il 19 aprile 2025. Situato al 3181 Greenbank Road nel Chapman Mills Marketplace, questo rappresenta la prima espansione multi-unità in franchising per Via Cibo.
La nuova sede si unisce agli inquilini principali Loblaws, Walmart e Cineplex Odeon, diventando il secondo locale Via Cibo a Ottawa. Il concept di street food italiano fast-casual offre esperienze culinarie guidate da chef con ingredienti tradizionali.
L'espansione è in linea con la strategia di crescita di Happy Belly nel mercato canadese QSR. Attualmente l'azienda conta 521 punti vendita in franchising con contratti attivi tra i suoi brand emergenti, con piani di ulteriore espansione per il 2025 e 2026.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) anuncia la gran apertura de su nuevo restaurante italiano Via Cibo en Barrhaven, Ottawa, el 19 de abril de 2025. Ubicado en 3181 Greenbank Road en Chapman Mills Marketplace, esta es la primera expansión de franquicia multiunidad para Via Cibo.
La nueva ubicación se une a los principales inquilinos Loblaws, Walmart y Cineplex Odeon, representando el segundo establecimiento de Via Cibo en Ottawa. El concepto de comida callejera italiana fast-casual ofrece experiencias culinarias dirigidas por chefs con ingredientes tradicionales.
La expansión está alineada con la estrategia de crecimiento de Happy Belly en el mercado canadiense de QSR. Actualmente, la compañía cuenta con 521 locales franquiciados contractualmente comprometidos entre sus marcas emergentes, con planes de continuar la expansión durante 2025 y 2026.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF)가 2025년 4월 19일 오타와 배리헤븐에 위치한 최신 Via Cibo 이탈리안 레스토랑 오픈을 발표했습니다. Chapman Mills Marketplace의 3181 Greenbank Road에 위치한 이 매장은 Via Cibo의 첫 다점포 프랜차이즈 확장입니다.
새 매장은 Loblaws, Walmart, Cineplex Odeon과 함께 주요 입주자로 자리하며 오타와에 두 번째 Via Cibo 매장이 됩니다. 이 패스트 캐주얼 이탈리안 스트리트 푸드 콘셉트는 전통 재료를 사용한 셰프 주도 요리 경험을 제공합니다.
이번 확장은 캐나다 QSR 시장에서 Happy Belly의 성장 전략과 부합합니다. 회사는 현재 521개의 계약된 리테일 프랜차이즈 매장을 보유하고 있으며, 2025년과 2026년에도 지속적인 확장을 계획하고 있습니다.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE : HBFG) (OTCQB : HBFGF) annonce l'ouverture officielle de son nouveau restaurant italien Via Cibo à Barrhaven, Ottawa, le 19 avril 2025. Situé au 3181 Greenbank Road dans le Chapman Mills Marketplace, il s'agit de la première expansion multi-unités en franchise pour Via Cibo.
Ce nouvel emplacement rejoint les locataires principaux Loblaws, Walmart et Cineplex Odeon, représentant le deuxième établissement Via Cibo à Ottawa. Le concept de street food italienne fast-casual propose des expériences culinaires dirigées par des chefs avec des ingrédients traditionnels.
Cette expansion s’inscrit dans la stratégie de croissance de Happy Belly sur le marché canadien du QSR. L’entreprise compte actuellement 521 points de vente franchisés sous contrat parmi ses marques émergentes, avec des plans d’expansion continue pour 2025 et 2026.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) gibt die feierliche Eröffnung seines neuesten Via Cibo Italian Restaurants in Barrhaven, Ottawa, am 19. April 2025 bekannt. Das Restaurant befindet sich in der 3181 Greenbank Road im Chapman Mills Marketplace und markiert die erste Multi-Unit-Franchise-Erweiterung für Via Cibo.
Der neue Standort ergänzt die Hauptmieter Loblaws, Walmart und Cineplex Odeon und ist das zweite Via Cibo Restaurant in Ottawa. Das Fast-Casual-Konzept für italienisches Street Food bietet von Köchen geleitete kulinarische Erlebnisse mit traditionellen Zutaten.
Die Expansion entspricht der Wachstumsstrategie von Happy Belly im kanadischen QSR-Markt. Das Unternehmen verfügt derzeit über 521 vertraglich gebundene Einzelhandels-Franchise-Standorte seiner aufstrebenden Marken und plant eine weitere Expansion im Jahr 2025 und 2026.
- First multi-unit franchisee expansion demonstrates successful franchise model
- Strategic location in high-traffic marketplace with major anchor tenants
- 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations showing strong growth pipeline
- Asset-light franchise model enables accelerated growth across brands
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is proud to announce that, following our November 14th, 2024 news release regarding securing a real-estate location in Chapman Mills Marketplace in Barrhaven, Ottawa for our Via Cibo Italian restaurant, the grand opening is now set for this Saturday, April 19th, 2025. Being our newest location at 3181 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario, marks a significant milestone as this location belongs to Via Cibo's first multi-unit franchisee. Via Cibo delivers fast-casual Italian street food crafted with the finest traditional ingredients, offering a chef-driven culinary experience for anyone seeking fresh, authentic flavors.
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"It is truly exciting when an existing franchisee commits to opening a second location. Following their success with Via Cibo in Kanata, we are very happy to have helped them open this second location at Chapman Mills Marketplace located at the intersection of Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road, joining anchor tenants Loblaws, Walmart, and Cineplex Odeon," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly.
"We would like to thank Choice Reit for welcoming us to this property, establishing the second Via Cibo location within the city of Ottawa. When we acquired Via Cibo last year, we saw its tremendous potential in the Italian fast-casual segment. Today's announcement is a significant step towards realizing that vision."
"Barrhaven, a rapidly growing suburb of Ottawa is an excellent location to open a Via Cibo due to its expanding population and diverse, family-oriented community. Known for its strong residential growth, Barrhaven is home to a mix of young families, professionals, and retirees, all seeking vibrant dining experiences. The area has a flourishing dining scene but still offers untapped potential for authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine. With its close-knit community feel and increasing demand for diverse culinary options, a Via Cibo Italian restaurant in Barrhaven could quickly become a go-to spot for families, date nights, and special occasions. The abundance of nearby amenities and easy accessibility from Ottawa's city center make it a prime location for an Italian dining experience. The combination of these factors makes Barrhaven a promising market for Via Cibo."
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"Our strategy has always centered on developing and growing emerging brands in the food industry, and Via Cibo perfectly aligns with that vision. We are excited to continue its expansion, not only throughout Ontario but also into Western Canada. We anticipate that our franchising program will play a key role in driving both top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability for Happy Belly."
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"Our asset-light franchise model enables Happy Belly to continue accelerating growth across all our brands. With a strong foundation, strategic leadership, and a dedicated franchise support system, we are well-positioned to drive sustained success in the Canadian QSR market. This is another step forward in our mission to become a predictable and disciplined growth company, Canada's leading restaurant consolidator."
"We look forward to continuing to execute on our franchising model as we accelerate our growth organically and inorganically through accretive M&A. Happy Belly has 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations across our emerging brands-whether in development, under construction, or already operating. Our team is committed to sourcing and evaluating real estate, reviewing franchisee applications, and collaborating closely with area developers to support our franchising model. We are working to expand this pipeline throughout 2025 and 2026, continually selecting the right franchise partners and securing optimal real estate to achieve our brands' development goals."
We are just getting started.
About Via Cibo
Via Cibo, an all-franchised system, is an asset-light entity with established street-front real estate locations in both Ontario and Alberta. Authentic Italian Street food, made with the best traditional ingredients for those looking for fast, fresh food that respects tradition via a chef driven full-service restaurant without the full service. At Via Cibo you can enjoy an authentic Italian meal that does not require hours of your time or a great amount of money. Via Cibo is a fast casual restaurant which offers an experience tailored to your needs. Order from one of our greeters and our servers deliver your fresh authentic dishes to your table in under 10min. Via Cibo is the Italian food Italians talk about. Our kitchen is open, smell the food, watch the cooks, have a bite with friends and share in our love for food!
Franchising
For franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at hello@happybellyfg.com.
About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a dynamic multi-branded restaurant company focused on acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada. With a robust portfolio of brands Happy Belly is dedicated to delivering quality, efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences nationwide.
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Sean Black
Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Chief Operating Officer
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