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Happy Belly Food Group's Multi-Unit Franchisee for Heal Wellness QSR in Texas Secures Second U.S. Real-Estate Location in Lubbock
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that Heal Wellness ("Heal") has secured its second U.S. real estate location in Texas. This milestone marks another important step in the Company's strategy to scale Heal into a leading smoothie and açaí bowl brand across North America. Heal Wellness is a fast-growing...
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