Odd Burger Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Announces Grand Opening of Second Edmonton Location

LONDON, ON, July 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Odd Burger Corporation (TSXV: ODD) (OTCPK: ODDAF), a leading plant-based fast-food chain and food technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vasiliki McInnes as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as well as the grand opening of its second Edmonton location on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Vasiliki McInnes Appointed as Chief Financial Officer

Vasiliki McInnes, Odd Burger's co-founder, former Chief Operating Officer, and largest shareholder has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective July 25, 2025. Vasiliki has played a critical role in the financial operations of Odd Burger since January 2024 and has led the company's annual financial audit for the past two years. Her deep understanding of Odd Burger's strategic vision and her extensive experience in operations and financial leadership makes her an ideal fit for this role.

"Vasiliki has been a driving force behind Odd Burger's growth and financial discipline," said James McInnes, CEO and Co-Founder of Odd Burger. "Her leadership, commitment, and deep alignment with our mission, positions her perfectly for the CFO role as we enter this next stage of expansion."

Grand Opening: Second Edmonton Location

Odd Burger is also pleased to announce the grand opening of its second Edmonton location at 9518 Ellerslie Road, Edmonton, AB. The celebration will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:00 noon to kick off the festivities.

Highlights of the grand opening include:

• $1 plant-based soft serve available all day
• 25% of all sales donated to Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement (FARRM), a local sanctuary that provides a safe haven for surrendered and abused farm animals and cats near Wetaskiwin, AB
• Free Odd Burger tote bags for the first 30 people in line

This new location continues Odd Burger's mission to make sustainable, ethical, and delicious fast food more accessible across Canada and expands its footprint in Edmonton AB where it successfully operates a franchise location in the west end. 

Odd Burger Announces Refiling of CFO Certificate for Interim Financial Statements 

Odd Burger has refiled its CFO certificate for Q2 2025 interim financial statements, originally filed on May 29^th 2025.  The refiling is a result of a clerical error, resulting in the incorrect version filed on SEDAR+.

Odd Burger confirms that the refiled CFO certificate is now accurate and compliant with all applicable requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange. The refiling does not have any impact on the company's previously reported financial statements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About Odd Burger Corporation

Odd Burger Corporation is a franchised vegan fast-food restaurant chain and food technology company that manufactures a proprietary line of plant-based protein and dairy alternatives. Its manufactured products are distributed to Odd Burger restaurant locations through its foodservice line and also sold at grocery retailers through its consumer-packaged goods (CPG) line. Odd Burger restaurants operate as smart kitchens, which use state-of-the art cooking technology and automation solutions to deliver a delicious food experience to customers craving healthier and more sustainable fast food. With small store footprints optimized for delivery and takeout, advanced cooking technology, competitive pricing, a vertically integrated supply chain along with healthier ingredients, Odd Burger is revolutionizing the fast-food industry by creating guilt-free fast food that can be enjoyed at its restaurant locations or at home though its CPG line. Odd Burger Corporation is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "ODD" and on the OTCPK under the symbol "ODDAF". For more information visit https://www.oddburger.com.

Forward-Looking Information

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SOURCE Odd Burger Corporation

For further information please reach out to James McInnes at: [email protected], 1-800-286-2145