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oronto, Ontario – (Newsfile Corp. – October 14, 2025) – Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG, OTCQB: HBFGF) announces a new franchise agreement and secured location for its wellness brand, Heal Wellness, in Airdrie, Alberta. The quick‑service chain specializes in smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies. CEO Sean Black said, “Securing both the franchise and real‑estate in Airdrie marks a pivotal expansion step across Alberta. The city’s rapid growth, family‑friendly demographics, and health‑conscious residents make it an ideal market for Heal. This deal underscores franchise partners’ confidence in our scalable, asset‑light model and the national demand for our wellness focus.” Airdrie, one of Canada’s fastest‑growing cities, lies north of Calgary and offers a large commuter, family, and young‑professional base seeking convenient, nutritious dining. Its active community, with fitness hubs, schools, and sports programs, aligns with Heal’s mission to provide better‑for‑you food that fuels busy lives. Heal Wellness continues its coast‑to‑coast growth, solidifying its position as Canada’s leading smoothie‑bowl and wellness QSR. Founded to deliver quick, fresh wellness foods for active lifestyles, Heal offers a variety of smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super‑seed grain bowls featuring real fruit and superfoods like açaí, pitaya, goji berries, and chia seeds. With 27 stores open and 168 in development, Heal contributes to Happy Belly’s total of 626 committed franchise locations across brands such as Rosie's Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, and Via Cibo Italian Street Food. The company remains focused on strategic real‑estate execution and franchise expansion nationwide.