Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness Signs Real-Estate Location with Muli-Unit Franchisee at Victoria's University Heights
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Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) has secured its first Heal Wellness location at University Heights Shopping Centre near the University of Victoria, marking the initial step in their 5-store franchise expansion on Vancouver Island. Construction will commence in Q1 2026 for this quick-service restaurant specializing in smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.
The company strategically chose Vancouver Island for its health-conscious population, active lifestyle, and tourism industry. This location is part of Happy Belly's broader expansion strategy, with 616 retail locations currently under contract across their portfolio, including projects in development, under construction, and operational units.
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- Construction won't begin until Q1 2026, indicating delayed revenue generation
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 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 further to its signed Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement for 5 Stores on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on June 17th, it is pleased to announce that the first real-estate location of that agreement has been secured at University Heights Shopping Centre - University of Victoria. Construction for this location, adjacent from campus, will start immediately upon taking possession in Q1 2026. Heal Wellness ("Heal"), is a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.
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"Securing our first Heal Wellness location on Vancouver Island-a premier vacation destination and the first of five under a multi-unit franchise agreement-highlights our ability to rapidly secure prime real estate as we expand our brands nationwide," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer.
"Vancouver Island's demographics are perfectly aligned with the clean, healthy, and convenient offerings Heal Wellness delivers. This milestone reflects both the strength of our franchise model and the growing confidence of our multi-unit operators across the Happy Belly portfolio. Each new location not only strengthens our national footprint but accelerates our presence in key Canadian markets, advancing our mission in building a truly national footprint for Heal Wellness. Our vision remains clear-to establish Heal Wellness as the leading acai bowl and smoothie brand in Canada.". Our dependable franchise support system and strong operator partnerships continue to be key drivers behind this expansion."
"Vancouver Island has a strong health-conscious population, active outdoor lifestyle, and thriving tourism industry. The region attracts residents and visitors who value fresh, nutritious, and on-the-go food options-making it a natural fit for our Heal brand as our products are focused on wellness and clean eating. From surf towns like Tofino to bustling hubs like Victoria and Nanaimo, the island boasts vibrant communities that embrace local businesses. With year-round outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and beachgoing, demand for refreshing, energizing food options remains consistent. Vancouver Island's unique mix of laid-back coastal culture and wellness-driven consumers creates a prime market for our smoothie and açaí bowl concept to thrive."
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"The Happy Belly portfolio has 616 retail locations under contract-spanning projects in development, under construction, or already open-our franchise pipeline is robust. By carefully selecting the right partners and prime real estate, we will maintain momentum and achieve our disciplined growth objectives through 2026."
"We are just getting started," said 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 across Canada.
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Sean Black
Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer
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