MTY completes the acquisition of Yuzu Sushi

MONTREAL, July 16, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - MTY Food Group Inc. ("MTY" or the "Company") (TSX: MTY) announced today that pursuant to the announcement made on June 6, 2019, one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has acquired the assets of Yuzu Sushi (https://yuzusushi.ca/), a fast-growing chain of sushi restaurants.

Steve Morency and Frédéric Matte will remain at the helm of the brand, which will also retain its head office in Quebec City.

Forward looking information

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

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Eric Lefebvre, CEO

SOURCE MTY Food Group Inc.

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