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Happy Belly Food Group Inc. reports developments tied to its multi-brand restaurant platform and strategy of acquiring and scaling emerging food brands. The company’s recurring updates focus on quick-service and fast-casual concepts, franchise growth, real estate secured for new locations, corporate restaurant openings, and brand-level expansion across Canadian markets.
News for HBFGF commonly covers Heal Wellness, iQ Food Co., Yolks Breakfast, Rosie's Burgers, Via Cibo Italian Street Food and other portfolio brands. Updates also include area development agreements, multi-unit franchise relationships, QSR systemwide sales, audited results, and corporate acquisition activity within franchised and asset-light restaurant concepts.
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.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced a significant expansion of its Heal Wellness QSR brand, signing a 15-unit area development agreement in Manitoba. This strategic move completes Heal's national presence across all 10 Canadian provinces, bringing the total to 195 contractually committed locations coast to coast.
The company's emerging brand portfolio now encompasses 606 units under development agreements across Canada. Heal Wellness, specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies, is positioned as Canada's first true national smoothie bowl brand. The expansion into Manitoba, particularly in Winnipeg, targets a diverse customer base in a dynamic food scene with favorable economic conditions.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that multi-unit franchisee David Lamph has secured his 4th Heal Wellness location in Toronto at Cadillac Fairview's Ice Condos. The new location, expected to open in late Q1 2026, will be situated in a high-traffic area near Scotia Bank Arena and CN Tower.
Heal Wellness, a QSR brand specializing in smoothie bowls, currently has 25 locations open across Canada. Happy Belly has secured 591 franchise locations contractually committed across its portfolio, including units in planning, construction, and operation. The company continues to execute its national expansion strategy through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.