MTY to franchise Sushi Shop in Kuwait

TSX Trading Symbol: "MTY"

MONTREAL, July 10, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - MTY Food Group Inc. ("MTY" or the "Company") (TSX: MTY), franchisor and operator of multiple concepts of quick service restaurants, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MTY Tiki Ming Enterprises Inc., has signed an area master development agreement with a reputable master franchisee to develop Sushi Shop in Kuwait.

"Signing of this new area development agreement demonstrates our goal to continue develop our brands internationally" says Stanley Ma.  He adds "MTY will continue to search for new opportunities and high quality master franchisees to further expand its network internationally in the future".

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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

SOURCE: MTY FOOD GROUP INC.

For more information please contact Eric Lefebvre, Chief Financial Officer at 1-514-336-8885 or by email at [email protected], or visit our website: www.mtygroup.com or SEDAR's website at www.sedar.com under the Company's name.