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 announce the grand opening of its latest Rosie’s Burgers (“Rosie’s”) location this Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 1525 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario. This marks Rosie’s 15th spot across Canada. Rosie’s is a trendy quick-service restaurant celebrated for its famous smash burgers, crispy fries, poutine, onion rings, and classic milkshakes – offering nostalgic tastes in lively community-focused venues. Figure 1 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_002full. jpg “Whitby is another great market for Rosie’s as we keep expanding throughout Canada,” said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. “Our franchise model is designed to grow alongside operators who are committed to high standards of service and guest experience. This new location highlights the strength of our franchise system and our careful site-selection approach amidst the increasing interest in Rosie’s around the Greater Toronto Area. We believe the brand is well-positioned to keep growing in areas with favorable demographics and consistent daily demand.” This Whitby spot is located in a busy retail area that enjoys strong daily foot traffic and neighborhood growth while being close to families, commuters, and professionals – making it a perfect match for Rosie’s nostalgic smash burger menu.
https://images. newsfilecorp. com/files/6625/291752_2ce62092446a0bfb_003full. jpg “Now with 15 locations open and over 110 more on the way across major Canadian provinces, the Rosie’s brand is set up for rapid growth in the coming years. These openings are part of Happy Belly’s larger portfolio of 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations among various emerging brands at different stages of development and operation. Our dual expansion strategy combines franchised growth with targeted corporate store openings to bolster our commitment to advancing our brands as we strive to be a reliable and disciplined growth company-the number one restaurant consolidator in Canada.” “We’re just getting started,” added Sean Black. About Rosie’s Burgers Deliciously crafted smashed burgers, golden fries, and classic milkshakes await you at Rosie’s-your local burger joint serving up those nostalgic flavors you know and love. From our Smashburgers to French fries along with strawberry shakes and onion rings-we focus on keeping things simple while perfecting tradition since classics are classic for a reason. Franchising If you’re interested in franchising opportunities please see www. happybellyfg. com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us 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 expanding emerging food brands. The Company’s portfolio features Heal Wellness, Rosie’s Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food among others.
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