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Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest Heal Wellness ("Heal") location, located at 14 York Street, in Toronto's downtown core, Ontario, on Saturday July 18th, 2026. This location is being opened by the franchise group led by Alex Rechichi and Bedford Park Capital, which entered into Heal's largest Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to date for 45 locations across Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Heal Wellness is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Yolks Breakfast Secures Real-Estate Location in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands, is pleased to announce that its boutique breakfast brand, Yolks Breakfast ("Yolks"), has secured a real-estate location in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Yolks is a boutique restaurant brand serving delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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Happy Belly Food Group's Yolks Breakfast Secures Real-Estate Location in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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Happy Belly Food Group signs Via Cibo franchise deal for Kingston, Ontario

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:02:10 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) has signed a franchise agreement to open a Via Cibo Italian Street Food restaurant in Kingston, Ontario, according to a company press release.

Via Cibo currently operates eight locations, with five in Alberta and three in Ontario. The Kingston agreement brings the brand's total secured locations under area development agreements to more than 23 across Canada.

"Via Cibo is entering its next phase of accelerated growth," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. "Kingston is one of Ontario's most established and resilient regional markets, supported by a diverse economy, a growing

Happy Belly Food Group's Via Cibo Signs Franchise Agreement for Kingston, Ontario

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands, is pleased to announce that it has signed a franchise agreement for the City of Kingston, Ontario for a new Via Cibo Italian Street Food restaurant ("Via Cibo"), serving fast-casual Italian cuisine crafted with the finest traditional ingredients while delivering a chef-driven dining experience centered on fresh, authentic flavour. This Kingston location marks another strategic expansion for Via Cibo as the brand continues to grow across Ontario through its

Happy Belly Food Group's Via Cibo Signs Franchise Agreement for Kingston, Ontario

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Secures a Real Estate Location in Toronto's Leaside Neighborhood

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that further to its news release on June 15th announcing the signing of the largest Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to date for 45 Locations Led by Alex Rechichi and Bedford Park Capital for Heal Wellness, the franchise group has now secured a real-estate location in Toronto's Leaside neighborhood, at the prominent intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Laird Drive, as they accelerate their openings through the remainder of

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Secures a Real Estate Location in Toronto's Leaside Neighborhood

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

HEAL Wellness Collaborates with Global Skincare Brand LANEIGE to Launch Limited-Time Açaí Mango Bowl Across Canada

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2026) - HEAL Wellness ("Heal"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF), is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, built around clean ingredients and a better-for-you lifestyle, is excited to announce a limited-time collaboration with globally recognized skincare brand LANEIGE in celebration of the launch of the new Açaí Mango Lip Sleeping Mask and Açaí Mango Lip Glowy Balm.

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HEAL Wellness Collaborates with Global Skincare Brand LANEIGE to Launch Limited-Time Açaí Mango Bowl Across Canada

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Whitby, Ontario

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest Heal Wellness ("Heal") location located at 370 Taunton Road East, Unit 7, in Taunton Gardens, Whitby, Ontario, this Saturday, July 11^th, 2026. This location will see Heal join anchor tenants such as LA Fitness & Farm Boy. Heal Wellness is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, smoothies, and other better-for-you menu offerings built around

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Whitby, Ontario

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Secures Real Estate Location in Calgary's Crowfoot Crossing

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that one of their experienced multi-unit, multi-branded franchisees has secured a prime real estate location for Rosie's Burgers ("Rosie's") in Crowfoot, Calgary, Alberta. This location is another positive step forward as we continue Rosie's expansion throughouet Western Canada and further demonstrates the Company's disciplined franchise growth strategy by partnering with experienced operators capable of developing multiple brands and multiple locations within the Happy Belly portfolio. Rosie's is

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Secures Real Estate Location in Calgary's Crowfoot Crossing

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Secures a Real Estate Location in North Oakville, Ontario

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that further to its news release on June 15^th announcing the signing of the largest Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to date for 45 Locations Led by Alex Rechichi and Bedford Park Capital for Heal Wellness, the franchise group has now secured a real-estate location in North Oakville, Ontario, as they accelerate their openings through the remainder of 2026 and 2027. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Secures a Real Estate Location in North Oakville, Ontario

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Announces Signing of 1st Franchise Agreement for the Province of New Brunswick

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that Rosie's Burgers ("Rosie's") has signed its first franchise agreement ("agreement") for the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, with an experienced multi-unit operator. This signed agreement marks the brand's sixth province for franchise agreements, its third signed agreement in Atlantic Canada, further strengthening the brand's growing presence in the region. The real-estate search has already begun for suitable locations. Rosie's is a boutique quick-service restaurant brand known

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Announces Signing of 1st Franchise Agreement for the Province of New Brunswick

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Secures a Real Estate Location in the City of Collingwood, Ontario

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that further to its press release on September 15^th, 2025, announcing a franchisee for the city of Collingwood, it has now secured a real-estate location for that franchisee with a planned opening for fall 2026. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, built around clean ingredients and a better-for-you lifestyle.

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Secures a Real Estate Location in the City of Collingwood, Ontario

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Secures Greater Montreal's First South Shore Real-Estate Location in Longueil's Greenfield Park, Quebec

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that its multi-unit franchise parter Carma Hospitality has secured a third real-estate location for Rosie's Burgers ("Rosie's") in Longueil's Greenfield Park, Quebec. This will be Rosie's first South Shore real-estate location in Quebec. This location represents the franchisee's third secured location under a contractually committed 10-unit development agreement for Rosie's in Quebec, marking continued progress in the brand's expansion within the province. The Company expects this location

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Secures Greater Montreal's First South Shore Real-Estate Location in Longueil's Greenfield Park, Quebec

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group raises $8.35M through warrant exercises

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:02:08 -0400

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that 31 million performance options and warrants were fully exercised by officers, directors, and consultants, generating $8,350,000 for the company's treasury.

The exercises, completed since January 2026, mark what the company describes as Phase 1 of its self-funding strategy. The warrants and options expired June 18, 2026.

"Over the past five years, Happy Belly Food Group has experienced record growth. This sustained and predictable growth has enabled 31 million performance options and warrants to be exercised since January 2026 by officers, directors, and consultants, bringing $8,350,000 million directly into the Company's treasury

Happy Belly Food Group Announces 100% Exercise of All Performance Warrants as Phase 2 Begins

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce the exercise of 100% of all performance warrants and options expiring June 18th, 2026, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 of our strategic growth and self-funding plan.

"In June 2021, we set out to right-size this company, establish the fundamentals for growth, and begin the journey of what is now Happy Belly Food Group," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food