Matribhumi Samachar English
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – January 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 the grand opening of its newest Rosie’s Burgers (“Rosie’s“) restaurant this Saturday, January 10th, located in the highly sought-after Marda Loop neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta, at Unit 105, 2205 – 33rd Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta. This opening marks Rosie’s 11th location overall and its 3rd location in Western Canada, representing another key milestone in the brand’s national expansion. Rosie’s is a boutique quick-service restaurant brand known for its signature smash burgers, golden fries, poutine, onion rings, and classic milkshakes – delivering nostalgic flavours in vibrant, neighbourhood-driven locations.
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“Marda Loop is one of Calgary’s most dynamic and walkable communities, making it an exceptional location for Rosie’s next stage of Western Canadian growth,” said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food Group. “This opening reflects our disciplined real estate strategy and the continued momentum behind the Rosie’s brand as demand accelerates across both franchised and corporate markets.”
Marda Loop is widely recognized for its strong foot traffic, dense residential population, and concentration of popular retail, dining, and lifestyle destinations-providing an ideal demographic fit for Rosie’s neighbourhood-focused smash burger concept.
“With 11 locations now open and more than 114 in development across key Canadian provinces, the Rosie’s brand is positioned to scale rapidly in the years ahead. These openings contribute to Happy Belly’s broader portfolio of 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction, and operation. Our dual expansion strategy of combining franchised growth with targeted corporate store openings, reinforces our commitment to accelerating our brands development as we advance our mission to become a predictable and disciplined growth company, Canada’s #1 restaurant consolidator.”
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“We are just getting started,” added Sean Black.
About Rosie’s Burgers
Deliciously handcrafted smashed burgers, golden fries, and classic milkshakes. Rosie’s is your neighbourhood burger shop serving up nostalgic flavours you know, love, and crave. From our Smashburger’s and French fries to strawberry shakes and onion rings-we’re all about keeping things simple and perfecting tradition. Because the classics were made classic for a reason, right?
Franchising
For franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at [email protected].
About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”) is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands. The Company’s portfolio includes Heal Wellness, Rosie’s Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, and others.
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Sean Black
Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking information” with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur and include the future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company’s control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy Belly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or time frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on www.sedarplus.ca.
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