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Happy Belly Food Group's iQ Food's QSR Announces the Signing of a Franchisee and Real Estate Location for the City of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is pleased to announce the signing of a new franchise agreement and the securing of a prime real estate location in Toronto's Avenue and Lawrence area. This milestone marks the third brand within our portfolio to become operational in this high-potential ...
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