The company said the expansion follows a period of rapid growth. It has grown by more than 1,000% since 2020, created over 600 jobs, and now delivers more than four million meals annually.
The 273-square-metre restaurant and shop will begin serving travellers in the fall 2026, offering dine-in and takeaway food alongside Indigenous-made goods.
The national launch marks a broader expansion of a product the company has spent two years developing as it looks to build on customer interest in fusion-style menu offerings and social media engagement.
Across 51,000 sq ft there are 18 kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, 3 bars, multiple event spaces and a large outdoor terrace onto a public park.
Happy Belly’s portfolio consists of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction, and operation.
The menu reflects a renewed focus on seasonal Canadian ingredients and pairings designed to complement its craft beer selection as it continues to expand its presence across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
Founded in Calgary, the quick‑service restaurant brand specializing in Japanese‑style cuisine is nearing 220 locations nationwide, with approximately 70 per cent of franchisees committed to multi‑unit ownership.
The move signals a shift toward more standardized, chef-led offerings designed to streamline ordering and ensure consistency across the brand’s more than 200 Canadian restaurants.
This new opening represents the brand's 12th location in British Columbia and serves as the first of several planned food court expansions across the province.Â
The strategic acquisition is intended to strengthen the combined company’s ability to serve retail, foodservice and industrial customers with expanded packaging formats and culinary innovation.