# Happy Belly Food Group's Q1: 80% Sales Jump

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-05-13T12:24:01+00:00
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## Resource

Happy Belly Food Groups first quarter of fiscal twenty twenty-six saw a significant surge in sales, with system-wide quick service restaurant sales reaching nineteen point three million dollars, an eighty percent increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by organic expansion and a seventy-four percent increase in restaurant count, now standing at eighty-seven locations. Total operating revenues, product sales, and royalties and franchise fees all saw substantial increases, with royalties and franchise fees exploding one hundred eighteen percent to nine hundred seventy thousand dollars. Despite a slight dip in adjusted EBITDA, the company maintains a strong cash position of six point two million dollars and minimal debt. Their expansion continues with seventeen new restaurants added since quarter end, pushing towards over one hundred locations by mid-year. This growth positions Happy Belly for significant shareholder gains in the second half of twenty twenty-six. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b17c8048960753d1

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