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Happy Belly Food Group forms joint venture for 50% stake in Ghost Taco chain

PUBT·09/14/2026 10:02:26
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Happy Belly Food Group forms joint venture for 50% stake in Ghost Taco chain
  • Happy Belly Food Group closed a joint venture to buy 50% of Ontario-based Ghost Taco, a fast-casual restaurant chain.
  • Ghost Taco owners transferred the franchise system IP into the JV in exchange for 50% of the JV’s common shares.
  • Happy Belly took the other 50% stake, secured an option to acquire the remaining 50%.
  • The JV targets franchise expansion, supported by Happy Belly advisory services across growth strategy, franchising, marketing, operations.
  • Ghost Taco operates five Ontario locations; Happy Belly called it its first acquisition closed in 2026.


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