Happy Belly's Heal Wellness QSR Announces Multi-Unit Franchisee is Now Open in Calgary's Aspen Landing, Alberta, Canada
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) has announced the successful opening of a new Heal Wellness location in Calgary's Aspen Landing Shopping Center, Alberta. The store, operated by a multi-unit franchisee, had its soft opening on March 14th and grand opening on March 15th, 2025.
This marks the fifth Heal Wellness store in Alberta, bringing the total system-wide locations to 18. The QSR chain, specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies, has a contractual commitment for 130 units. The company reports strong franchise interest nationwide, with several locations under construction in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
Happy Belly currently has 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its emerging brands portfolio. The company plans to continue its expansion throughout 2025 and 2026, focusing on selecting optimal franchise partners and prime real estate locations.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha annunciato l'apertura con successo di una nuova sede Heal Wellness nel Calgary's Aspen Landing Shopping Center, Alberta. Il negozio, gestito da un franchisee multi-unit, ha avuto la sua apertura soft il 14 marzo e l'inaugurazione ufficiale il 15 marzo 2025.
Questo segna il quinto negozio Heal Wellness in Alberta, portando il totale delle sedi a 18. La catena QSR, specializzata in smoothie bowls freschi, acai bowls e smoothies, ha un impegno contrattuale per 130 unità. L'azienda riporta un forte interesse da parte dei franchisee a livello nazionale, con diverse sedi in costruzione in Alberta, Columbia Britannica e Ontario.
Happy Belly attualmente ha 521 sedi di franchising retail impegnate contrattualmente nel suo portafoglio di marchi emergenti. L'azienda prevede di continuare la sua espansione nel 2025 e 2026, concentrandosi sulla selezione di partner di franchising ottimali e posizioni immobiliari strategiche.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha anunciado la exitosa apertura de una nueva ubicación de Heal Wellness en el Centro Comercial Aspen Landing de Calgary, Alberta. La tienda, operada por un franquiciado de múltiples unidades, tuvo su apertura suave el 14 de marzo y la gran apertura el 15 de marzo de 2025.
Esto marca la quinta tienda Heal Wellness en Alberta, llevando el total de ubicaciones en el sistema a 18. La cadena QSR, especializada en tazones de batido fresco, tazones de acai y batidos, tiene un compromiso contractual para 130 unidades. La empresa informa de un gran interés en franquicias a nivel nacional, con varias ubicaciones en construcción en Alberta, Columbia Británica y Ontario.
Happy Belly actualmente tiene 521 ubicaciones de franquicias minoristas comprometidas contractualmente en su cartera de marcas emergentes. La empresa planea continuar su expansión durante 2025 y 2026, enfocándose en seleccionar socios de franquicia óptimos y ubicaciones inmobiliarias prime.
해피 벨리 푸드 그룹 (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF)는 앨버타 주 캘거리의 애스펜 랜딩 쇼핑 센터에 새로운 힐 웰니스 매장을 성공적으로 개장했다고 발표했습니다. 다수의 매장을 운영하는 프랜차이즈가 운영하는 이 매장은 3월 14일 부드러운 개장을 했고, 2025년 3월 15일에 정식 개장을 했습니다.
이번 매장은 앨버타에서 다섯 번째 힐 웰니스 매장이며, 전체 시스템 내 위치 수는 18개로 증가했습니다. 신선한 스무디 볼, 아사이 볼, 스무디를 전문으로 하는 QSR 체인은 130개 매장에 대한 계약적 의무를 가지고 있습니다. 이 회사는 앨버타, 브리티시컬럼비아, 온타리오에서 여러 매장이 건설 중이며, 전국적으로 강한 프랜차이즈 관심을 보고하고 있습니다.
해피 벨리는 현재 신흥 브랜드 포트폴리오 전역에 걸쳐 521개의 계약된 소매 프랜차이즈 위치를 보유하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025년과 2026년 동안 최적의 프랜차이즈 파트너와 주요 부동산 위치를 선택하는 데 집중하며 계속해서 확장을 계획하고 있습니다.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) a annoncé l'ouverture réussie d'un nouveau point de vente Heal Wellness dans le centre commercial Aspen Landing à Calgary, Alberta. Le magasin, géré par un franchisé multi-unités, a eu son ouverture douce le 14 mars et son inauguration officielle le 15 mars 2025.
Ceci marque le cinquième magasin Heal Wellness en Alberta, portant le nombre total de points de vente à 18. La chaîne QSR, spécialisée dans les bols de smoothie frais, les bols d'açaï et les smoothies, a un engagement contractuel pour 130 unités. L'entreprise rapporte un fort intérêt des franchisés à l'échelle nationale, avec plusieurs emplacements en construction en Alberta, en Colombie-Britannique et en Ontario.
Happy Belly compte actuellement 521 emplacements de franchise de détail engagés contractuellement dans son portefeuille de marques émergentes. L'entreprise prévoit de poursuivre son expansion en 2025 et 2026, en se concentrant sur la sélection de partenaires de franchise optimaux et d'emplacements immobiliers de choix.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) hat die erfolgreiche Eröffnung eines neuen Heal Wellness Standorts im Aspen Landing Einkaufszentrum in Calgary, Alberta, bekannt gegeben. Der von einem Multi-Unit-Franchisenehmer betriebene Laden hatte seine sanfte Eröffnung am 14. März und die große Eröffnung am 15. März 2025.
Dies ist der fünfte Heal Wellness Standort in Alberta und bringt die Gesamtzahl der Standorte im System auf 18. Die QSR-Kette, die sich auf frische Smoothie-Bowls, Acai-Bowls und Smoothies spezialisiert hat, hat einen vertraglichen Verpflichtung für 130 Einheiten. Das Unternehmen berichtet von starkem Franchise-Interesse im ganzen Land, mit mehreren Standorten im Bau in Alberta, British Columbia und Ontario.
Happy Belly hat derzeit 521 vertraglich gebundene Einzelhandelsfranchise-Standorte in seinem Portfolio aufstrebender Marken. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Expansion in den Jahren 2025 und 2026 fortzusetzen und sich auf die Auswahl optimaler Franchise-Partner und erstklassiger Immobilienstandorte zu konzentrieren.
- Expansion to 18 system-wide Heal Wellness locations
- Secured contractual commitments for 130 Heal Wellness units
- Total of 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations across all brands
- Strong franchise interest from both franchisees and landlords nationwide
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 17, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging food brands is pleased to announce that it's Alberta multi-unit franchisee has successful opened another Heal Wellness location in Calgary's Aspen Landing Shopping Center. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies quick serve restaurant ("QSR"). After a successful soft opening on Friday, March 14th, this location had its grand opening on Saturday March 15th, 2025.
Heal Wellness
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"I want to congratulate our multi-unit franchisee on another successful opening. With five stores for Heal now operating in Alberta and more in development the growth in Western Canada is off to a good start," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly.
"Each new store opening accelerates our expansion across Canada, as Heal experiences hockey stick growth fueled by our first-mover advantage. Our latest opening brings the total number of Heal locations to 18 system-wide, with several more currently under construction in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. With a contractual commitment for 130 Heal units, we're seeing a surge in franchise interest from both franchisees and landlords nationwide, paving the way for predictable organic growth going forward."
"As we move into 2025, our focus is on accelerating growth through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. Currently, four of our QSR brands are under construction across Canada, and we expect to announce additional projects throughout the year as we secure new franchise agreements and premium real estate nationwide. This progress is a clear step forward in our mission to become a predictable, disciplined growth company. Happy Belly now has 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations across our emerging brands-whether in development, under construction, or already operating. We are steadily expanding this pipeline throughout 2025 and 2026, continually selecting the right franchise partners and securing optimal real estate to achieve our brands' development goals."
We are just getting started.
Neighborhood
Aspen Landing in Calgary, with its vibrant, upscale community that is home to health-conscious, active residents who prioritize wellness and healthy eating is an ideal location for Heal. The shopping center at Aspen Landing is a hub for premium retail, dining, and fitness services, attracting a steady flow of foot traffic from both locals and visitors alike. With its family-friendly atmosphere, proximity to schools, fitness centers, and wellness-oriented businesses, Aspen Landing provides the perfect environment to thrive. The emphasis on healthy lifestyles in this community aligns seamlessly with Heal Wellness's mission, ensuring a strong customer base from the start.
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. We currently offer a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. We take pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on our menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds, and more.
Franchising
For franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at hello@happybellyfg.com.
About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a leading consolidator of emerging food brands.
Happy Belly Food Group
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Sean Black
Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Chief Operating Officer
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