Happy Belly Food Group (HBFG.CN) on Tuesday said signed a 45-unit area development agreement for its 50%-owned Ghost Taco restaurant chain in Ontario.
The agreement provides for the development of new franchised Ghost Taco locations in the province.
The company said the deal represents a "significant milestone" in its plans to speed-up the growth of Ghost Taco following Happy Belly's recent acquisition of its stake in the chain.
Shares of Happy Belly Food were last seen up 5.5% to CA$1.53 on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Price: $1.53, Change: $+0.08, Percent Change: +5.52%