Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2026) – Happy Belly Food Group Inc. HBFG (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”), a prominent player in bringing together new restaurant brands, is excited to share the grand opening of its latest Heal Wellness (“Heal”) location at 370 Taunton Road East, Unit 7, in Taunton Gardens, Whitby, Ontario, this Saturday, July 11th, 2026. This new spot will join popular anchors like LA Fitness & Farm Boy. Heal Wellness is a rapidly growing quick-service restaurant (“QSR”) brand that focuses on fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, smoothies, and other healthy menu options made with clean ingredients for an active lifestyle.
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Heal Wellness continues to grow as consumers increasingly seek out wellness-oriented QSR concepts in both urban and suburban areas. With strong brand recognition, an adaptable format, and a growing franchise pipeline, Heal is set to expand its presence throughout Ontario and other important regions across Canada.
“Opening Heal in Whitby marks another milestone in our Ontario expansion strategy,” said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food Group. “Whitby represents a strong community-focused market with great demographic fundamentals and ongoing residential growth. It also sees consistent daily traffic from families, professionals, students, commuters, and health-conscious individuals. Situated in the heart of Durham Region, Whitby enjoys established neighborhoods alongside developing communities and excellent commuter access via major transportation routes serving the greater GTA area. The area’s mix of residential density combined with schools and fitness facilities supports steady foot traffic all day long which aligns perfectly with Heal’s convenient grab-and-go offerings. These features make Whitby an ideal fit for Heal and strengthen our confidence in the brand’s sustainable long-term performance.”
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“Heal Wellness keeps expanding quickly across Canada and into the United States solidifying its status as a top acai and smoothie bowl brand,” said Sean Black. “With now 44 locations open and over 164 more being developed , Heal is a key contributor to growth within Happy Belly’s broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations spanning various emerging brands at different stages of development.” We aim to establish a predictable growth engine designed to create lasting value for shareholders.”
“We are just getting started,” said Sean Black.
About Heal Wellness
Heal Wellness was created out of a passion for offering quick yet nutritious foods that fit into busy lifestyles. We provide a wide variety of smoothie bowls and smoothies made from carefully chosen superfood ingredients meant to energize the body including acai smoothie bowls , smoothies , and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls are crafted using real fruit enriched with superfoods such as acai , pitaya , goji berries , chia seeds , among others.
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About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc.
HBFG (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”) leads in acquiring and growing new food brands across Canada.![]()
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Sean Black
Co-founder , Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Co-founder , President
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