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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 the grand opening of Yolks Breakfast in Toronto's Bloor West Village on November 7, 2025 at 2245 Bloor St W.
This location is Yolks' fifth operating site nationwide and second in Ontario, supporting an asset-light franchising model with additional locations planned for 2026. Management highlighted a multi-unit franchisee who already operates two other Happy Belly brands in the same community and emphasized faster openings from signing former restaurant sites that shorten build-outs and lower entry cost.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that Heal Wellness has secured its first U.S. real-estate site in Lubbock, Texas, with a planned opening in 2026. The Lubbock location is positioned in a high-traffic retail corridor near Texas Tech University (about 41,000–42,000 students) and aims to capture year-round demand for smoothie and açaí bowls in a warm-weather market.
Heal currently has 27 locations open, 168 in development, and contributes to 626 contractually committed franchise locations across Happy Belly’s portfolio, reflecting the company’s franchise-driven, asset-light expansion strategy.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that its brand Yolks Breakfast signed a franchise agreement for the City of Edmonton on October 31, 2025, with an experienced breakfast operator. The deal marks Yolks' market entry to Edmonton and supports Happy Belly's Western Canada growth plan.
The company highlighted an asset-light franchising model, prioritized site selection on high-visibility corridors, and said it has 626 retail locations secured across Canada under multi-unit and area development agreements, spanning stores in development, under construction, and operating. Management reiterated expansion execution through 2025 and 2026.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced a signed franchise agreement and secured premium real estate for Heal Wellness at Toronto's Eaton Centre on October 23, 2025. The Eaton Centre location sits in one of Canada’s highest-traffic retail hubs, which the release says attracts more than 50 million annual visitors. Heal Wellness currently has 27 locations open and over 168 in development.
Happy Belly reports 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio, positioning the company to expand Heal Wellness and other brands in Cadillac Fairview properties nationwide.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new iQ Food Co. location on October 19, 2025 at 1542 Avenue Road in Toronto's Avenue & Lawrence neighbourhood. This marks iQ's 7th open location and the third brand within Happy Belly's portfolio to operate in that neighbourhood.
Since acquisition in late 2024, iQ has grown via franchising and area development, with more than 75 franchised locations currently under development across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Atlantic Canada. Happy Belly reports 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio of emerging brands.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced a new franchise agreement and secured real estate for Heal Wellness in Airdrie, Alberta on October 14, 2025. The Airdrie location expands Heal's quick-service smoothie bowl and wellness concept into a fast-growing Calgary commuter market.
Heal Wellness currently has 27 locations open, 168 in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio of emerging brands.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) signed a franchise agreement for Heal Wellness in Barrie, Ontario on October 10, 2025, marking the brand's second franchise agreement that week.
Happy Belly also closed acquisition of the remaining 50% of Heal Lifestyle Inc., paying $3,896,948 CDN via 2,777,777 transferred shares plus 613,469 treasury shares subject to a four-month-and-one-day resale restriction. Heal currently has 27 locations open and 168 in development. Happy Belly reports 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) signed a franchise agreement and secured real estate for a new Heal Wellness location in Cochrane, Alberta, with opening slated for Q1 2026. The brand is a quick-service restaurant focused on smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.
Key facts: 27 Heal Wellness locations open, 168 in development, and Happy Belly has 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio. The announcement emphasizes asset-light, franchise-driven expansion and strategic real estate execution in a fast-growing market near Calgary.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) secured prime real estate on Queen Street West in Toronto for a second combined iQ Food Co. and Heal Wellness store, with possession in Q1 2026 and a grand opening planned for Q2 2026.
The site is described as a corner location with parking at a high-traffic pedestrian intersection targeting a young, health-conscious demographic. This will be iQ Food Co.'s 8th GTA location and the 4th new iQ store since Happy Belly's Q4 2025 acquisition. Happy Belly says it has 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio, with active expansion planned through late 2025 and 2026.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that an existing multi‑unit Via Cibo franchisee has signed the first Heal Wellness real‑estate location in Ottawa (Barrhaven). According to the PR, possession is scheduled this quarter with construction to begin shortly. The PR states Heal currently has 27 locations open and 168 in development, and Happy Belly reports 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio. Management attributes the signing to franchise partner support, landlord relationships, and ongoing pipeline expansion into late 2025 and 2026.
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