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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 that an experienced multi-unit franchisee has secured a prime Crowfoot Crossing real estate site in Calgary for a new Rosie’s Burgers location. The company highlights Alberta and Western Canada as key growth markets for the smash-burger brand.
Rosie’s currently has 16 open locations and over 114 sites secured nationwide under development agreements. Across its portfolio of emerging restaurant brands, Happy Belly reports 686 contractually committed franchise locations, supporting its dual strategy of franchised growth and targeted corporate store openings.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that its Heal Wellness franchise group has secured a real estate location in North Oakville, Ontario, tied to a previously signed 45-unit multi-franchise agreement.
According to Happy Belly, Heal now has 43 locations open, over 165 in development, and is part of 686 contractually committed franchise locations across its portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced Rosie's Burgers has signed its first franchise agreement in Fredericton, New Brunswick with an experienced multi-unit operator. This is Rosie's sixth province with signed agreements and third in Atlantic Canada.
Rosie's has 16 locations open and over 114 secured under development agreements. Across all brands, Happy Belly reports 686 contractually committed franchise locations, supporting its dual strategy of franchising and targeted corporate store openings.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that its Heal Wellness QSR franchisee has secured a real estate location in Collingwood, Ontario, with a planned opening in fall 2026.
According to Happy Belly, Heal has 43 locations open, over 165 in development, and contributes to a broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed franchise locations, supporting an asset-light, growth-focused strategy across Canada and into the United States.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB:HBFGF) announced that franchise partner Carma Hospitality has secured Rosie's Burgers’ first South Shore real-estate location in Greenfield Park, Longueuil, Quebec. This is the third site under a 10-unit Quebec development agreement. Rosie's has 16 locations open and over 114 secured nationwide, within Happy Belly’s 686 contractually committed franchise locations.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that 100% of all performance warrants and options expiring June 18, 2026 were exercised, completing Phase 1 of its self-funding growth plan. Since January 2026, 31 million options and warrants have brought about $8,350,000 into treasury.
The company has expanded from one brand and location to 11 brands, over 20 corporate locations, and a franchising platform with 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations. Phase 2 targets include shares trading at $10 by October 3, 2030 and insiders investing $60,000,000 into treasury.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new Heal Wellness quick-service restaurant in Shawnessey Village, Calgary, Alberta, on June 20, 2026.
Heal specializes in smoothie and açaí bowls and now has 43 locations open, with over 165 in development and 686 contractually committed franchise locations across Happy Belly's portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the opening of a new Yolks Breakfast franchised restaurant at 1200 56th Street, Tsawwassen, Delta, BC. Doors open June 18, 2026, with a grand opening on July 3.
This becomes Yolks’ seventh open location and fourth in Western Canada. According to Happy Belly, the asset-light franchising strategy supports expansion into urban and suburban markets, contributing to a broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations across Canada and the United States.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that Heal Wellness has secured a real estate location for its existing franchisee in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The site targets an affluent, health-conscious, family-oriented community with strong commuter and daytime traffic.
According to Happy Belly, Heal Wellness now has 42 locations open and over 166 in development, contributing to a broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in Canada and the United States.
Happy Belly Food Group (HBFGF) announced a Heal Wellness multi-unit franchise development agreement for 45 locations across Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba over three years, funded by Bedford Park Capital.
Alex Rechichi will lead the franchisee group, resigning from the board, while Sean Black becomes chairman.