Mr. Sean Black reports

HAPPY BELLY FOOD GROUP'S HEAL WELLNESS QSR ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEWEST CORPORATE LOCATION IN TORONTO, ONTARIO

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. will hold the grand opening of its newest corporate Heal Wellness restaurant, opening this Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1092 Queen St. W, Toronto, Ont. Heal Wellness is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls and smoothies, built around clean ingredients and a better-for-you lifestyle.

"Today's news underscores the effectiveness of our expansion strategy and moves us closer to our goal of positioning Heal Wellness as North America's leading smoothie bowl chain, defined by both its footprint and disciplined unit economics," said Sean Black, chief executive officer of Happy Belly. "With the opening of our eighth corporately run location and a growing consumer demand for fresh, health-driven offerings, we are building a scalable platform designed to drive both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability while continuing to expand our portfolio of premium restaurant concepts across Canada."

This prominent corner location on Queen Street West in Toronto, complete with on-site parking, sits at a high-traffic pedestrian intersection in one of the city's most dynamic neighbourhoods, offering excellent visibility and convenient access. The surrounding community comprises young professionals, students and health-conscious individuals with active lifestyles, which is a perfect fit for Heal's product offering of smoothie bowls, acai bowls and smoothies. Happy Belly is excited to introduce this wellness-focused concept to a neighbourhood that values fresh, nutritious and high-quality food options. This new Heal Wellness location is poised to become a go-to destination for both residents and visitors seeking better-for-you choices in a fast-developing community.

"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 39 locations open and more than 169 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.

"We are just getting started", said Mr. 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. Heal currently offers a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. Heal takes pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on its menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies and superseed grain bowls. Heal's smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods such as acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds and more.

Franchising

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About Happy Belly Food Group Inc.

Happy Belly Food Group is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada.

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