Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces That Its Toronto Based Multi-Unit Franchisee has secured 4th Location
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) announced that multi-unit franchisee David Lamph has secured his 4th Heal Wellness location in Toronto at Cadillac Fairview's Ice Condos. The new location, expected to open in late Q1 2026, will be situated in a high-traffic area near Scotia Bank Arena and CN Tower.
Heal Wellness, a QSR brand specializing in smoothie bowls, currently has 25 locations open across Canada. Happy Belly has secured 591 franchise locations contractually committed across its portfolio, including units in planning, construction, and operation. The company continues to execute its national expansion strategy through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha annunciato che il franchisee multi-unità David Lamph ha ottenuto la sua quarta sede Heal Wellness a Toronto, presso gli Ice Condos di Cadillac Fairview. La nuova location, prevista per l'apertura entro la fine del primo trimestre 2026, sarà situata in una zona ad alto traffico vicino alla Scotia Bank Arena e alla CN Tower.
Heal Wellness, un marchio QSR specializzato in smoothie bowl, conta attualmente 25 sedi operative in tutto il Canada. Happy Belly ha contratti per 591 sedi in franchising impegnate nel suo portafoglio, comprese unità in fase di pianificazione, costruzione e operatività. L'azienda continua a portare avanti la sua strategia di espansione nazionale tramite crescita organica e acquisizioni strategiche.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) anunció que el franquiciado multiunidad David Lamph ha asegurado su cuarta ubicación de Heal Wellness en Toronto, en los Ice Condos de Cadillac Fairview. La nueva ubicación, que se espera abrir a finales del primer trimestre de 2026, estará situada en una zona de alto tráfico cerca del Scotia Bank Arena y la CN Tower.
Heal Wellness, una marca QSR especializada en bowls de smoothie, actualmente cuenta con 25 ubicaciones abiertas en todo Canadá. Happy Belly tiene contratos para 591 ubicaciones de franquicia comprometidas en su portafolio, incluyendo unidades en planificación, construcción y operación. La compañía continúa ejecutando su estrategia de expansión nacional mediante crecimiento orgánico y adquisiciones estratégicas.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF)는 다중 매장 가맹점주 데이비드 램프가 토론토 Cadillac Fairview의 Ice Condos에 네 번째 Heal Wellness 매장을 확보했다고 발표했습니다. 새로운 매장은 2026년 1분기 말에 개장할 예정이며 Scotia Bank Arena와 CN 타워 근처의 유동 인구가 많은 지역에 위치할 것입니다.
스무디 볼 전문 QSR 브랜드인 Heal Wellness는 현재 캐나다 전역에 25개 매장을 운영 중입니다. Happy Belly는 기획, 건설, 운영 중인 매장을 포함해 총 591개의 가맹점 계약을 확보한 상태입니다. 회사는 유기적 성장과 전략적 인수를 통해 전국적 확장 전략을 계속 실행하고 있습니다.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB : HBFGF) a annoncé que le franchisé multi-sites David Lamph a obtenu son 4e emplacement Heal Wellness à Toronto, aux Ice Condos de Cadillac Fairview. Le nouvel emplacement, dont l'ouverture est prévue fin du premier trimestre 2026, sera situé dans une zone à fort trafic près de la Scotia Bank Arena et de la CN Tower.
Heal Wellness, une marque QSR spécialisée dans les bols de smoothie, compte actuellement 25 emplacements ouverts à travers le Canada. Happy Belly a contractuellement sécurisé 591 emplacements franchisés dans son portefeuille, incluant des unités en phase de planification, de construction et d'exploitation. L'entreprise poursuit sa stratégie d'expansion nationale par une croissance organique et des acquisitions stratégiques.
Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) gab bekannt, dass der Multi-Unit-Franchisenehmer David Lamph seinen vierten Heal Wellness-Standort in Toronto bei den Ice Condos von Cadillac Fairview gesichert hat. Der neue Standort, der voraussichtlich Ende Q1 2026 eröffnet wird, befindet sich in einer stark frequentierten Gegend in der Nähe der Scotia Bank Arena und des CN Towers.
Heal Wellness, eine QSR-Marke, die sich auf Smoothie-Bowls spezialisiert hat, verfügt derzeit über 25 offene Standorte in ganz Kanada. Happy Belly hat vertraglich 591 Franchise-Standorte in seinem Portfolio gesichert, einschließlich Standorten in Planung, Bau und Betrieb. Das Unternehmen setzt seine nationale Expansionsstrategie durch organisches Wachstum und strategische Übernahmen fort.
- Expansion to 4th location in prime high-traffic Toronto area
- Strong franchise growth with 25 Heal Wellness locations currently operating
- Large pipeline of 591 contractually committed franchise locations
- Existing franchisee expanding operations, validating business model
- New location won't be operational until late Q1 2026
- Significant execution risk in managing large number of planned franchise locations
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is pleased to announce that our multi-unit franchisee David Lamph has secured his 4th Heal location in Toronto. This new location is located in Cadillac Fairview's Ice Condos at 16 York Street in Toronto. This will mark the second brand within our portfolio to become operational in this high foot-traffic area comprising of Scotia Bank Arena, Ripley's Believe it or Not, CN Tower and Rogers Center. This location is expected to open in late Q1of 2026. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.
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"With every new location signed, Heal Wellness continues to solidify its position as the leading national smoothie bowl brand in Canada. I love seeing the growth of our franchise partners-taking on more brands and more locations-which further validates the strength of our emerging brand portfolio and the reliable foundation our franchising program provides. As summer begins, we look forward to finalizing more deals adding to our predictable future growth in 2025 and 2026 across Canada," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer, Happy Belly.
"With Heal now having 25 locations open our national expansion strategy continues to see tremendous growth. Our steady flow of store openings is the directly result of Happy Belly's disciplined approach to organic and inorganic growth. We have built our brands on the foundation of our 3 P's-delivering a great product, working with great people, and establishing sustainable, scalable processes. This approach has been the driving force behind our success."
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"As we move forward, our focus remains squarely on driving growth through a balanced mix of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Our development pipeline across Canada continues to gain momentum, and we expect to announce more openings in the months ahead as we secure new franchise agreements and premium site selections. These milestones underscore our commitment to building a strong, disciplined, and highly scalable growth model. Today, Happy Belly has 591 franchise locations contractually committed across its growing portfolio - spanning units in planning, construction, and operation. We are actively building upon this foundation for 2025 and 2026, aligning with the right partners and premier locations to support the long-term vision of our brand and its stakeholders."
We are just getting started.
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 across Canada.
Happy Belly Food Group
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Sean Black
Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Chief Operating Officer
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