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Happy Belly Food Group Announces First Signed U.S. Franchise Agreement & Real Estate for Heal Wellness in Lubbock, Texas
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands is pleased to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement in the United States for its rapidly growing Heal Wellness ("Heal") brand. This milestone builds on the Company's November 6th, 2025, announcement securing its first U.S. real estate location in Lubbock, Texas, where construction is...
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