For its first quarter ending in late March 2026, . announced system-wide sales across its quick service restaurants were $19.3-million(Cdn), up 80.4 percent over fiscal first quarter 2025. The increase is attributed to organic baseline restaurant growth, alongside increased restaurant count, which reached 87 operating restaurants at the end of Q1 2026, compared to 50 restaurants in the prior year. “During the quarter, we opened ten new restaurants, further demonstrating the strength and repeatability of our growth model,” said CEO Sean Black. “Subsequent to quarter end, we continued that momentum, with seven additional restaurants opened and operating. This continued expansion reinforces the demand for our brands and the effectiveness of our area developer and franchise platform.” Moving forward in 2026, management anticipates delivering significant organic growth, surpassing original expectations for the full year. The company expects to reach 100-plus operating locations in the first half of this year. Happy Belly Food Group is a Canadian multi-brand restaurant company that acquires, scales, and franchises emerging quick-service and casual dining concepts including the Heal Wellness, Rosie’s, Yolks, Pirho, Via Cibo, iQ Food Co, etc. brands.
Happy Belly Food Group Inc.- Toronto, Ontario (877/589-8805 www.happybellyfg.com)