Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Whitby, Ontario

Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Whitby, Ontario

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (" Happy Belly " or the " Company "), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest Heal Wellness (" Heal ") location located at 370 Taunton Road East, Unit 7, in Taunton Gardens, Whitby, Ontario, this Saturday, July 11 th , 2026.

This location will see Heal join anchor tenants such as LA Fitness & Farm Boy.

Heal Wellness is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant (" QSR ") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, smoothies, and other better-for-you menu offerings built around clean ingredients and an active lifestyle.

Heal Wellness continues to gain momentum as consumer demand for functional, wellness-focused QSR concepts grows across both urban and suburban markets. With its strong brand positioning, scalable format, and expanding franchise pipeline, Heal is well positioned to deepen its footprint across Ontario and other key Canadian regions.

"Opening Heal in Whitby marks another milestone in our Ontario expansion strategy," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly Food Group. "Whitby represents a strong, community-oriented market with attractive demographic fundamentals, continued residential growth, and consistent daily traffic driven by families, professionals, students, commuters, and health-conscious consumers. Located in the heart of Durham Region, Whitby benefits from established neighborhoods, growing new communities, strong commuter connectivity, active retail corridors, and access to major transportation routes serving the broader GTA. The market's mix of residential density, schools, fitness, service, grocery, and restaurant uses supports steady visitation throughout the day and aligns well w...