• Happy Belly Food Group (HBFG) has appointed Sean Black to the company’s board of directors
  • Black is currently the Chief Investment Officer of Happy Belly and is the former Chief Development Officer of MTY
  • Happy Belly is a Quick Serve Restaurant and Consumer Packaged Goods company bringing delicious foods and retail brands to customers
  • Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (HBFG) opened trading at C$0.10 per share

Happy Belly Food Group (HBFG) has appointed Sean Black to the company’s board of directors.

Black is currently the Chief Investment Officer of Happy Belly and is the former Chief Development Officer of MTY.

He is a co-founder of CraveIT Restaurant Group. In 2021 it sold its interest in The Burger’s Priest (including its 25 franchised and corporately owned stores), and Fresh Plant Powered Restaurants to Recipe Unlimited.

Prior to MTY, Black held various positions with Extreme Brandz from 2000 to 2013. He oversaw the Real Estate and Franchise Development of the brand portfolio franchise system.

Shawn Moniz, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly, commented on the appointment.

“As a natural evolution of Happy Belly’s growth, we are pleased to welcome Sean Black to the board of directors. Ever since joining us full-time earlier this year, Mr. Black has been invaluable to our team in shaping our growth strategy, building our M&A framework, and evolving our brand development and franchise models. He has been key in laying the groundwork for the future development of our company. He is a perfect fit for the expanded responsibilities of becoming a member of the board.”

Happy Belly is a Quick Serve Restaurant and Consumer Packaged Goods company bringing delicious foods and retail brands to customers.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (HBFG) opened trading at C$0.10 per share.


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