Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – April 9, 2026) – Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”), a top player in bringing together new restaurant brands, is excited to share that its latest Rosie’s Burgers (“Rosie’s”) restaurant will be opening this Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 1525 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario. This marks Rosie’s 15th location across Canada. Rosie’s is a cozy quick-service restaurant brand famous for its smash burgers, crispy fries, poutine, onion rings, and classic milkshakes – serving up tasty flavors in lively neighborhood spots.
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https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_002full. jpg “Whitby represents another great market for Rosie’s as we keep growing across Canada,” said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. “Our franchise model is designed to expand with operators who share our focus on quality operations and guest satisfaction. This new location highlights the strength of our franchise system and our careful site-selection process along with the increasing demand for Rosie’s throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We believe the brand is set to continue growing in markets supported by favorable demographics and strong neighborhood appeal.” This Whitby spot is situated within a busy retail area that enjoys high visibility and benefits from daily foot traffic along with community growth – making it an ideal fit for Rosie’s nostalgic smash burger offerings.![]()
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https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_003full. jpg “With now 15 locations open and over 110 more in development across key provinces in Canada, the Rosie’s brand is ready to grow quickly in the coming years. These openings add to Happy Belly’s wider portfolio of 666 contracted retail franchise locations across various emerging brands at different stages of development and operation. Our strategy combines franchised expansion with targeted corporate store openings which emphasizes our commitment to fast-tracking our brands’ growth as we strive to become a predictable and disciplined growth company – Canada’s top restaurant consolidator.” “We’re just getting started,” added Sean Black. About Rosie’s Burgers Tasty handcrafted smashed burgers, crispy fries, and classic milkshakes await you at Rosie’s – your local burger joint serving up all those familiar flavors you know and love. From Smashburgers and French fries to strawberry shakes and onion rings – we’re all about keeping things simple while honoring tradition because classics are classics for a reason. Franchising If you’re interested in franchising opportunities please visit www. happybellyfg. com/franchise-with-us/ or reach out at hello@happybellyfg. com. About Happy Belly Food Group Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”) leads the way in acquiring and growing emerging food brands. The Company’s lineup includes Heal Wellness, Rosie’s Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, among others.![]()
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https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_004full. jpg Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) takes responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release which has been prepared by management. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements All statements made in this press release other than historical facts are considered “forward-looking information” concerning the Company according to applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information often uses words like “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” along with similar phrases indicating potential future events or conditions that may happen regarding Happy Belly’s performance moving forward. The forward-looking statements reflect opinions and estimates made at their date but come with various risks that could lead actual results differing from what was anticipated including factors beyond what the Company can control. There are no guarantees that business plans described here will proceed as detailed within expected timelines or terms outlined herein; hence readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as circumstances can change unexpectedly including management’s opinions or estimates unless legally required otherwise.
For further details regarding risks facing Company operations please refer to Management’s Discussion & Analysis available through disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators located at www. sedarplus. ca.
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https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_002full. jpg “Whitby represents another great market for Rosie’s as we keep growing across Canada,” said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. “Our franchise model is designed to expand with operators who share our focus on quality operations and guest satisfaction. This new location highlights the strength of our franchise system and our careful site-selection process along with the increasing demand for Rosie’s throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We believe the brand is set to continue growing in markets supported by favorable demographics and strong neighborhood appeal.” This Whitby spot is situated within a busy retail area that enjoys high visibility and benefits from daily foot traffic along with community growth – making it an ideal fit for Rosie’s nostalgic smash burger offerings.
https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_003full. jpg “With now 15 locations open and over 110 more in development across key provinces in Canada, the Rosie’s brand is ready to grow quickly in the coming years. These openings add to Happy Belly’s wider portfolio of 666 contracted retail franchise locations across various emerging brands at different stages of development and operation. Our strategy combines franchised expansion with targeted corporate store openings which emphasizes our commitment to fast-tracking our brands’ growth as we strive to become a predictable and disciplined growth company – Canada’s top restaurant consolidator.” “We’re just getting started,” added Sean Black. About Rosie’s Burgers Tasty handcrafted smashed burgers, crispy fries, and classic milkshakes await you at Rosie’s – your local burger joint serving up all those familiar flavors you know and love. From Smashburgers and French fries to strawberry shakes and onion rings – we’re all about keeping things simple while honoring tradition because classics are classics for a reason. Franchising If you’re interested in franchising opportunities please visit www. happybellyfg. com/franchise-with-us/ or reach out at hello@happybellyfg. com. About Happy Belly Food Group Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”) leads the way in acquiring and growing emerging food brands. The Company’s lineup includes Heal Wellness, Rosie’s Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, among others.
https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_004full. jpg Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) takes responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release which has been prepared by management. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements All statements made in this press release other than historical facts are considered “forward-looking information” concerning the Company according to applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information often uses words like “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” along with similar phrases indicating potential future events or conditions that may happen regarding Happy Belly’s performance moving forward. The forward-looking statements reflect opinions and estimates made at their date but come with various risks that could lead actual results differing from what was anticipated including factors beyond what the Company can control. There are no guarantees that business plans described here will proceed as detailed within expected timelines or terms outlined herein; hence readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as circumstances can change unexpectedly including management’s opinions or estimates unless legally required otherwise.
For further details regarding risks facing Company operations please refer to Management’s Discussion & Analysis available through disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators located at www. sedarplus. ca.
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