Happy Belly Food Group Expands Heal Wellness, iQ Food Across Toronto, Vancouver Island, Charlottetown

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. is aggressively expanding its portfolio of quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands across Canada, focusing on its Heal Wellness and iQ Food Co. concepts. The company recently signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for five new Heal Wellness stores on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with an experienced operator managing existing locations in BC's lower mainland. Additionally, Happy Belly secured a prime real estate location for a Heal Wellness outlet in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, marking a key milestone in establishing a coast-to-coast presence for the brand. Meanwhile, the iQ Food Co. brand is set to open a new location in Toronto's Avenue and Lawrence area, led by a seasoned franchisee, as part of plans to develop 65 new iQ locations nationwide. CEO Sean Black emphasized the alignment of the brands with health-conscious consumers and the validation of their scalable franchising model through multi-unit franchise partnerships. These initiatives underscore Happy Belly's strategy to leverage strong franchise partners and strategic locations to accelerate national growth through 2025 and 2026.