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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Announces the Signing of a Franchise Agreement and Real Estate Location for Waterloo, Ontario's Uptown Neighborhood
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging food brands, is pleased to announce the signing of a franchise agreement and real estate location for Rosie's Burgers in Waterloo, Ontario's Uptown Neighborhood. Rosie's Burgers ("Rosie's") is a boutique QSR restaurant brand serving original recipe smash burgers, poutine, onion rings, milkshakes and more. "Securing Ontario's 8 th real estate location for Rosie's marks another step forward in our 30-unit development commitment for the province. Opening of this Waterloo location is expected in Q4 of 2025. Our team is already ahead of our development schedule and have more locations scheduled for 2025 & 2026. We are actively leveraging our franchise network to drive accelerated growth and secure high-quality, strategic real estate across the country for our partners," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. Waterloo, Ontario, is an ideal location for Rosie's thanks to its strong demographic mix and consistent foot traffic driven by its two major post-secondary institutions: the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. With tens of thousands of students, faculty, and staff moving through campus areas daily, the city offers a built-in customer base seeking fast, satisfying, and affordable meals. This dense concentration of young, on-the-go consumers creates a natural fit for our Rosie's brand that delivers bold flavor and quality service. Beyond the university crowd, Waterloo's booming tech and innovation sector attracts professionals and families who appreciate high-quality yet casual dining experiences. The constant energy in the town core and surrounding neighborhoods, combined with Waterloo's reputation for embracing new, on-trend food brands, makes it a prime market for us as we believe this to be a premium location for our newest Rosie's location. Rosie's Burgers 2 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "As Happy Belly continues to grow its footprint in the Canadian QSR sector, we're witnessing strong nationwide momentum, supported by an influx of prime real estate opportunities for our brands. Our asset-light franchising approach—paired with careful site selection, comprehensive training programs, focused marketing initiatives, and consistent operational support—sets our franchise partners up for long-term success. The trust placed in our platform by experienced operators is a testament to the credibility of our systems, the strength of our leadership, and the clarity of our brand vision. We remain actively engaged in conversations with groups coast to coast to accelerate the expansion of Rosie's Burgers and the broader Happy Belly portfolio. As we continue to add new locations and solidify our presence in key markets, our focus remains on building a scalable, disciplined growth engine and delivering sustained value for our shareholders as Canada's leading restaurant consolidator. "With 115 Rosie's locations already secured under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements across key provinces—including Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan—the brand is set to scale rapidly in the years ahead. Our dual expansion strategy, combining franchised growth with targeted corporate store openings, reinforces our commitment to accelerating Rosie's development. With a proven track record in the burger space, a solid foundation in organic growth, and a high-performing franchise model, Rosie's Burgers is on track to become Canada's leading smash burger brand. Rosie's Burgers 3 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "With 616 retail locations for all brands across our Happy Belly portfolio under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements—spanning projects in development, under construction, or already open—our franchise pipeline is growing. By carefully selecting the right partners and prime real estate, we will maintain momentum and achieve our disciplined growth objectives through 2026. " We are just getting started," said 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 Smashburgers 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 or contact us at hello@ Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada. Happy Belly Food Group To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Sean Black Chief Executive Officer Shawn Moniz Chief Operating Officer Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management. 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
New York Times
13-07-2025
- General
- New York Times
Get Some Halloumi and Get Griddlin'
Good morning. I put a griddle on my propane grill a few years ago and haven't looked back. The flat surface is perfect for smash burgers and fillets of fish, for breakfast pancakes cooked alongside bacon and fried eggs, for seared lamb chops, for a butterflied pork loin and cut peaches. One other great use of the outdoor griddle? Melissa Clark's recipe for halloumi with corn, cherry tomatoes and basil (above), or indeed any halloumi recipe that strikes your fancy. You could absolutely make it in your kitchen, in a pan. But I love the theater of making it on a sheet of steel instead, under lights strung up between trees, and using my spatula to pile the cooked ingredients onto a platter warmed by the heat of the grill. The cheese gets crisp and browned (and deeply melty within), and plays beautifully with the corn and tomatoes. A little jalapeño and some raw sliced red onions add zing. Featured Recipe View Recipe → That's my plan for Sunday night, anyway. As for the rest of the week. … There's perhaps no simpler meal to prepare on a weeknight than Eric Kim's recipe for gochujang buttered noodles, which scales up or down beautifully. (It's a perfect meal for one person.) A charge of garlic infuses the bright red and spicy sauce, and honey and sherry vinegar round out the heat. So good. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Globe and Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Announces the Signing of a Franchise Agreement and Real Estate Location in Calgary's Marda Loop District, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging food brands is pleased to announce the signing of a franchise agreement and real estate location for Rosie's Burgers in Calgary's Marda Loop District, Alberta. Rosie's Burgers ("Rosie's") is a boutique QSR restaurant brand serving original recipe smash burgers, poutine, onion rings, milkshakes and more. "Securing a franchisee and real estate for Rosie's 3 rd location in Calgary marks an important early step in our 20-unit development commitment for the province. With more locations scheduled for 2025, we are actively leveraging our franchising expertise to drive accelerated growth and secure high-quality, strategic real estate across the country for our partners." Marda Loop in Calgary presents an exceptional opportunity for Rosie's due to its vibrant, walkable community filled with young professionals, families, and food-savvy locals. As one of the city's most dynamic and rapidly growing neighborhoods, Marda Loop offers high foot traffic, a strong local economy, and a diverse population with a taste for unique, high-quality dining experiences. The area boasts a thriving mix of boutique retailers, cafés, and established eateries, creating a destination atmosphere ideal for fast-casual concepts like our smash burger brand Rosie's. With its blend of residential density and commercial vitality, Marda Loop provides the perfect environment to attract loyal, repeat customers and capitalize on Calgary's expanding food scene. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "As Happy Belly continues to organically expand its presence in the QSR space, we are seeing strong momentum across the country, with numerous high-quality real estate opportunities emerging for our portfolio of brands. Our asset-light franchise model, combined with strategic site selection, operational training, targeted marketing, and continuous business development support, empowers our franchise partners to thrive. The confidence shown by our experienced operators is a direct reflection of the strength of our systems, leadership, and brand direction. We are actively engaged in discussions with groups across Canada to accelerate the growth of Rosie's and our broader brand portfolio. As we secure additional locations and deepen our footprint, we remain focused on delivering predictable, disciplined growth and creating long-term shareholder value as Canada's leading restaurant consolidator." "With 115 locations for Rosie's secured under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements across Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, Rosie's Burgers will continue to scale at an accelerated pace for years to come. With new locations currently under construction and additional openings slated for 2025 & 2026, we are advancing growth through a dual-track approach with corporate store development alongside our franchise model. Backed by our deep expertise in the burger category, a strong record of organic growth, and a robust franchising platform, Rosie's is well-positioned to become Canada's leading national smash burger brand." Happy Belly 3 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "With 616 retail locations for all brands across our Happy Belly portfolio under Multi-Unit and Area Development agreements-spanning projects in development, under construction, or already open-our franchise pipeline is robust. By carefully selecting the right partners and prime real estate, we will maintain momentum and achieve our disciplined growth objectives through 2026." " We are just getting started," said 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 Smashburgers 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 or contact us at hello@ 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 across Canada. Happy Belly 4 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Sean Black Chief Executive Officer Shawn Moniz Chief Operating Officer Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management. 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
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New burger joint opens in heart of city
A NEW burger joint has opened up in the heart of the city and, if you like your patties smashed, it could be the place for you. Smashing Stack opened on Friday, June 27 and, after a slow beginning, its owner is proud that his blood, sweat, and tears are paying off. "I've lived in Salisbury for years, and I wanted to offer something different," said Kai White, the owner. Mr White said it was "smash burgers" that gave him an edge on his burger-flipping rivals. He said: "There's only one other place that does them. We got the idea from Hungary. Read more Wine shop looking to relocate to former city centre clothing store Much-anticipated new bakery opens this weekend The latest food hygiene ratings for Salisbury businesses "I know it's an American thing, but I spent a lot of time in Hungary, and there's a company, 'Simon's Burgers', that took off there." He continued: "The way it's cooked, the burger caramelises on the outside and locks in the flavour. There's no seasoning, no extra ingredients, just the beef." Despite only being 29, the businessman has years of experience in food and hospitality, having worked in some Salisbury hotels and for household names, like Domino's - where he was an area manager. He said: "I've always worked in hospitality, and I used to work in hotels. I want to do something for myself instead of working for other people." He took the plunge to open his takeaway restaurant after Lee's Fish Bar closed. Mr White said: "The opportunity came up and we said, 'Let's go for it.'" The name of the restaurant has no particular significance. According to the owner, he "thought it was quite a nice name." It is also the name of the takeaway joint's signature burger, the 'Smashing Stack Burger', which has three patties, "triple cheese" and bacon. Asked if, a week in, he was still sure of his choice to open his own business, Mr White said he was "happy." (Image: Charles Elliman) He said: "It's been painful and a lot of work, but it's been alright since the refurb. It took a lot of hard work to get it where I wanted it to be. "There were a lot of late nights spent getting it ready. Come and give us a try and let us know what you think. "We've had really good feedback." Smashing Stack can be found at 37 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 4pm until 10.30pm, and 4pm until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Burger and loaded fries takeaway will open late to serve Chapel clubbers
A NEW burger takeaway is coming to Salisbury – and it plans to open late on Friday and Saturday nights to feed hungry clubbers. Smashing Stack will open at 37 Milford Street, directly opposite The Chapel Nightclub, at the end of June. The building used to be Lee's Fish Bar, which closed suddenly at the start of this year. It is understood that the owners have retired. Paper signs in the window say the new venture will offer smash burgers and loaded fries, and the 'best deals' will be available online. The new business is 'opening soon' (Image: Newsquest) The signs say Smashing Stack will open until 3.30am at weekends, allowing it to serve Chapel-goers when they leave the club. A website, does not have any more information about the venture. Companies House says it will be run by Salisbury local Kai White. When Lee's closed, one customer said: 'I heard he shut and is not re-opening; just going to enjoy retirement. Such a shame. Fantastic food and such a lovely couple.' Read more City restaurant 'goes out with a bang' with full house on last day Italian restaurant to be replaced by sports bar and nightclub this summer Another wrote: 'I asked the 'boss man' in [neighbouring takeaway] Dominic, and he said he thinks Mr Lee has retired.' Another nearby takeaway, Chick-o-Land on New Canal, closed for three weeks in March to undergo a full refurbishment. The fried chicken outlet normally opens between 2pm and 11pm from Thursday to Sunday, and between 2pm and 4am at weekends.
