Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness Announces the Grand Opening of Its 32nd Location in Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced the grand opening of its 32nd Heal Wellness location in Grande Prairie, Alberta on February 14, 2026 at 10712 - 80 Ave, Unit 105 (South 40 Shopping Centre).
The release says Heal offers fresh smoothie bowls and açaí bowls and that the brand has 32 locations open, 176 in development, and contributes to Happy Belly's 666 contractually committed franchise locations across Canada and the U.S., supporting the company's scaling strategy.
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- 32 locations open for Heal Wellness
- 176 locations in development for Heal Wellness
- 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across portfolio
- New Grande Prairie site located in South 40 Shopping Centre
- Expansion into U.S. and Canada stated as ongoing
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 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 the grand opening of its newest location for Heal Wellness ("Heal") in Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. The new location is located at 10712 - 80 Ave, Unit 105 (South 40 Shopping Centre), Grande Prairie, Alberta. Heal Wellness 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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"This Grande Prairie opening represents another step forward as we scale Heal across North America," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food Group. "South 40 Shopping Centre is a proven retail destination in the city's southwest node supported by strong vehicle traffic, national tenants, and consistent convenience-led visitation. We continue to pair franchise partners with high-visibility sites as we build Heal into a leading açaí and smoothie bowl brand across Canada."
South 40 Shopping Centre is a 22-acre retail centre located at the intersection of 108 Street and 84 Avenue, shadow-anchored by a major grocer and supported by a strong mix of national retailers and restaurants. The trade area benefits from steady residential growth, an active lifestyle culture, and a growing demand for convenient, health-forward food options-positioning Heal to capture repeat traffic throughout the day from both local residents and the broader regional customer base.
"Heal Wellness continues to expand rapidly across Canada and into the United States, solidifying its position as a leading acai and smoothie bowl brand. With 32 locations now open and more than 176 in development, Heal contributes to Happy Belly's broader portfolio of 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction, and operation. Our predictable and disciplined growth engine continues to deliver measurable results as we expand our brands across Canada and the U.S to create long-term value for our shareholders."
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"We are just getting started," added Sean Black.
About Heal Wellness
Heal Wellness was founded with a passion and mission to provide quick, fresh wellness foods that support a busy and active lifestyle. We currently offer a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. We take pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on our menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds, and more.
Franchising
For franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at hello@happybellyfg.com.
About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands. The Company's portfolio includes Heal Wellness, Rosie's Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, and others.
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Sean Black
Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:
www: www.happybellyfg.com or email hello@happybellyfg.com
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Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur and include the future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy Belly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or time frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on www.sedarplus.ca.
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