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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 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 that it has signed as of August 27th, 2025, an area development agreement for the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I, Newfoundland and Labrador (together the "Atlantic Provinces"). The contractual agreement will deliver 10 new franchised locations of iQ Food Co. ("iQ Foods"), serving a variety of delicious and wholesome food options such as healthy bowls, smoothies, sandwiches, soups, and salads, along with other flavorful clean-eating dishes that the whole family can enjoy.

El Pollo Loco's traffic and sales are lagging QSR peers, but restaurant-level margins and cost controls are improving above guidance. Menu innovation, marketing tweaks, and a franchised, asset-light expansion—especially outside California—are set to drive growth and resilience. Unit-level economics are strengthening, with new models offering attractive payback periods and IRRs, supporting accelerated store openings in FY 2025-26.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 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 that further to its news release on November 1st, 2024 announcing the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 50% of the SALUS ("Salus") Fresh Foods Restaurant Chain, all closing matters have been completed and the acquisition has closed. Salus serves fresh bowls, sandwiches, wraps, soups, smoothies and healthy treats the whole family can enjoy.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the BBQ Brisket Whopper – the first innovation in the newly launched “Whopper by You” platform – Burger King is giving Guests an all-new take on the flame-grilled classic inspired by their cravings, and it's a bacon and onion lover's dream. With layers on layers of flavor, the Crispy Onion Whopper is the ultimate mix of sweet, savory and crunch that BK fans have been asking for. The Crispy Onion Whopper features more than ¼ lb.** of beef flame-grilled to perfec.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 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 that further to its 40-unit area development agreement for the province of Quebec signed on June 18th, 2025, and the announcement of its first signed franchise agreement on August 15th, it is pleased to announce that a second franchise agreement for Heal Wellness has been signed for the province of Quebec. Heal Wellness ("Heal"), a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.

SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) is now back in the spotlight after a blowout Q2. The company has now revised its 2025 revenue guidance, projecting $160 million to $178 million (midpoint implies a 99% yoy growth) and adjusted EBITDA profitability exiting 2025. QSR momentum remains strong. Hosted services revenue was up 147% yoy in Q2. QSR active network 14,000+ restaurants with new wins at IHOP, Red Lobster, and Peter Piper Pizza.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 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 that further to its 40-unit area development agreement for the province of Quebec signed on June 18th, 2025, it has now signed its first franchise agreement for Heal Wellness in the province of Quebec. Heal Wellness ("Heal"), a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 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 franchise agreement with a multi-unit operator, who has secured a real estate location in Calgary's Britannia neighborhood. This site will mark their 7th location in Calgary and 10th in Alberta, part of a committed 15-unit expansion across the province.