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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) signed an area development agreement to open 15 Yolks Breakfast locations in Alberta. The company now reports 681 units under development agreements across its portfolio and 76 contractually committed Yolks units across 9 provinces, supporting a national expansion plan.
Management describes this as part of a dual franchised and corporate growth strategy to scale Yolks as a national breakfast brand.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new corporate Heal Wellness restaurant on April 25, 2026 at 1092 Queen Street West, Toronto.
The location is the brand's 8th corporately run store; Heal reports 39 locations open, 169 in development, and Happy Belly has 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new iQ Food Co. restaurant on April 25, 2026, at 1092 Queen Street West, Toronto. This is iQ's 8th GTA location and the 4th new site since Happy Belly acquired the brand in Q4 2025.
The company highlights a dual expansion strategy and cites 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its platform as supporting growth.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new Heal Wellness QSR in Cochrane, Alberta on April 25, 2026, at 104 - 264 Park Street.
The Heal brand focuses on smoothie and açaí bowls and now has 38 open locations, 170+ in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 666 contractually committed franchise locations.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced Heal Wellness signed a second franchise agreement for the City of Ottawa on April 21, 2026, advancing the brand's Canadian expansion.
Heal is a quick-service brand focused on fresh smoothie bowls and açaí bowls. The company reports 37 locations open, 171 in development, and 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced a second Rosie's Burgers real-estate location in Montreal's Griffintown, the franchisee's second secured site under a contractually committed 10-unit development agreement for Quebec. The company expects the location to open later in 2026 and cites franchising momentum across Canada.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of a new Rosie's Burgers in Abbotsford, British Columbia, opening April 18, 2026, at Highstreet Shopping Centre.
The location is the first of five committed by a multi-unit franchisee in British Columbia and adds to Rosie's national footprint of 16 open stores and 114 secured development locations; Happy Belly reports 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its platform.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of Heal Wellness first Quebec location at 6985 Boulevard Décarie, Montréal, on April 18, 2026.
This opens Heal as the company's third operating Quebec brand alongside Rosie's Burgers and Yolks Breakfast, supporting Happy Belly's stated footprint growth across Canada and the U.S.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) will release its 2025 year-end financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025 on April 30, 2026 after market close, and its Q1 2026 results on May 12, 2026 after market close.
Results will be posted on the company website and SEDAR+.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that boutique brand Yolks Breakfast signed its second franchise agreement in Quebec for a new location in Laval on April 13, 2026. The company cited an asset-light franchising model and plans for continued provincial growth.
According to the company, Yolks has a contractually committed 25 locations remaining in Quebec, 59 units under area development across Canada, and a total of 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its brands.