Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 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 further to its news release on June 15th announcing the signing of the largest Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to date for 45 Locations Led by Alex Rechichi and Bedford Park Capital for Heal Wellness, the franchise group has now secured a real-estate location in Toronto's Leaside neighborhood, at the prominent intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Laird Drive, as they accelerate their openings through the remainder of 2026 and 2027. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, built around clean ingredients and a better-for-you lifestyle.
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Toronto's Leaside neighborhood is one of the city's most established and sought-after urban communities, anchored by a dense residential population, strong household incomes, and a dynamic mix of families, professionals, and students. Situated at the prominent intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Laird Drive, the location benefits from exceptional visibility, high daily traffic, major national retailers, office employment, and continued investment through the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Together, these attributes create an ideal environment for Heal's fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and clean-ingredient smoothies, serving consumers seeking convenient, health-forward meal options throughout the day.
"Securing a real estate location in Toronto's Leaside neighborhood for one of our multi-unit franchisees is an important step in Heal's disciplined, asset-light expansion strategy," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food Group. "Our strategy is to partner with experienced franchisees and secure premier locations that can deliver sustainable, long-term growth. Leaside checks every box, from its strong demographics and established retail ecosystem to its exceptional accessibility and growing transit connectivity. This is exactly the type of market where Heal's premium wellness-focused offering can become part of customers' daily routines, and we're excited to continue building our presence across the Greater Toronto Area."
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