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Happy Belly’s Rosie’s Burgers Opens New Whitby Location

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Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has announced the opening of a new Rosie’s Burgers restaurant in Whitby, Ontario, marking continued expansion of the brand in Canada. The new location, at 1525 Dundas Street East, officially opened on April 11, 2026, and becomes the latest addition to the brand’s growing national footprint. The site is located in a high-traffic retail area designed to serve nearby residential communities and commuters.


Rosie’s Burgers, part of Happy Belly Food Group’s portfolio of quick-service restaurant concepts, offers a menu built around smashed burgers, fries, poutine, onion rings, and milkshakes, positioning itself as a nostalgic fast-casual dining option.

The Whitby opening supports Happy Belly’s broader expansion strategy across Canada, with the company continuing to scale its brands through franchising and new market development. Rosie’s Burgers is part of a wider pipeline of growth, with additional locations in development across Ontario and other provinces, as the brand builds density in key urban and suburban markets, supported by franchise partnerships and site selection focused on high-traffic areas.

The company’s growth strategy also includes expansion beyond Canada, as it recently advanced its first U.S. franchise agreement for its Heal Wellness concept, reflecting its broader North American development ambitions. Happy Belly Food Group continues to focus on building a multi-brand portfolio of scalable restaurant concepts driven by franchise-led expansion.

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