Happy Belly Expands Heal Wellness to 27 Locations Alberta

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. is rapidly expanding its Heal Wellness quick-service restaurant franchise across Canada, with a notable increase in franchise commitments and new store openings. An existing multi-unit franchisee in Alberta has raised their commitment from 10 to 15 locations, reflecting strong confidence in the brand's growth and business model. The company recently celebrated the opening of its 27th Heal Wellness location in Calgary's Kensington neighborhood, marking a key milestone in its national expansion strategy. Overall, Happy Belly has secured 195 development agreements for Heal Wellness outlets nationwide, contributing to a total portfolio of 616 retail locations under various stages of development. CEO Sean Black highlighted the unprecedented pace of expansion and strong franchisee engagement, which underpin the company's vision of establishing Heal Wellness as Canada's first truly national smoothie bowl brand. Despite ongoing profitability challenges and high leverage risks affecting its stock, the company’s organic growth and strategic acquisitions continue to support its position as an emerging leader in the Canadian quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector.