TSX Trading Symbol: "MTY"

MONTREAL, April 22, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - MTY Food Group Inc. ("MTY" or the "Company") (TSX: MTY), franchisor and operator of multiple concepts of restaurants, today declares a quarterly dividend of 11.5¢ per share, payable on May 16, 2016 to shareholders registered in the Company's records at the end of the business day on May 4, 2016.

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On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
MTY Food Group Inc.

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Stanley Ma, Chairman, President & CEO

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