Happy Belly's HEAL Wellness QSR Announces Securing a Franchisee and Real-Estate Location for Aurora, Ontario
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) has secured a franchise and location for HEAL Wellness in Aurora, Ontario. The new quick-service restaurant (QSR), specializing in smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies, will be located at 15570 Yonge Street. The location is strategically positioned near Magna International Headquarters and various educational institutions.
The company highlighted Aurora's demographic advantages, including its high median income and health-conscious population. The new location is expected to open in Q2, 2025. Happy Belly currently has 421 retail locations contractually committed across all its emerging brands, including stores in development, under construction, and operational.
The company is implementing an asset-light franchising model and plans to accelerate corporate store development as the brand's free cash flow grows.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha acquisito una franchigia e una posizione per HEAL Wellness a Aurora, Ontario. Il nuovo ristorante di servizio veloce (QSR), specializzato in smoothie bowl, acai bowl e frullati, sarà situato al 15570 di Yonge Street. La posizione è strategicamente posizionata vicino al Quartier Generale di Magna International e a diverse istituzioni educative.
L'azienda ha evidenziato i vantaggi demografici di Aurora, tra cui l'alto reddito medio e una popolazione attenta alla salute. La nuova posizione dovrebbe aprire nel secondo trimestre del 2025. Happy Belly ha attualmente 421 punti vendita contrattualmente impegnati attraverso tutti i suoi marchi emergenti, inclusi negozi in fase di sviluppo, in costruzione e operativi.
L'azienda sta implementando un modello di franchising a basso contenuto di beni e prevede di accelerare lo sviluppo dei negozi aziendali man mano che il flusso di cassa libero del marchio cresce.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ha asegurado una franquicia y una ubicación para HEAL Wellness en Aurora, Ontario. El nuevo restaurante de servicio rápido (QSR), especializado en tazones de smoothie, tazones de acai y smoothies, estará ubicado en 15570 Yonge Street. La ubicación está estratégicamente situada cerca de la sede de Magna International y de varias instituciones educativas.
La empresa destacó las ventajas demográficas de Aurora, incluyendo su alto ingreso medio y una población consciente de la salud. Se espera que la nueva ubicación abra en el segundo trimestre de 2025. Happy Belly cuenta actualmente con 421 ubicaciones de venta al por menor contratualmente comprometidas a través de todas sus marcas emergentes, incluidos los establecimientos en desarrollo, en construcción y operativos.
La empresa está implementando un modelo de franquicia ligero en activos y planea acelerar el desarrollo de tiendas corporativas a medida que el flujo de efectivo libre de la marca crece.
해피 벨리 푸드 그룹 (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF)는 온타리오주 오로라에 있는 HEAL 웰니스의 프랜차이즈와 위치를 확보했습니다. 부드러운 스무디 볼, 아사이 볼 및 스무디를 전문으로 하는 새로운 패스트푸드 레스토랑(QSR)은 15570 용 스트리트에 위치할 예정입니다. 이 장소는 Magna International 본사와 여러 교육 기관 근처에 전략적으로 위치해 있습니다.
회사는 오로라의 높은 중위소득과 건강을 중시하는 인구와 같은 인구통계학적 이점을 강조했습니다. 새 위치는 2025년 2분기에 열릴 것으로 예상됩니다. 해피 벨리는 현재 모든 신흥 브랜드에서 421개의 소매 위치에 계약적으로 참여하고 있으며, 개발 중인 상점, 건설 중인 상점 및 운영 중인 상점이 포함됩니다.
회사는 자산 저중심의 프랜차이즈 모델을 도입하고 있으며, 브랜드의 자유 현금 흐름이 증가함에 따라 기업 매장 개발을 가속화할 계획입니다.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) a sécurisé une franchise et un emplacement pour HEAL Wellness à Aurora, Ontario. Le nouveau restaurant rapide (QSR), spécialisé dans les bowls de smoothie, les bowls d'açaï et les smoothies, sera situé au 15570 Yonge Street. L'emplacement est stratégiquement positionné près du siège de Magna International et de plusieurs établissements d'enseignement.
L'entreprise a souligné les avantages démographiques d'Aurora, y compris son revenu médian élevé et sa population soucieuse de sa santé. Le nouvel emplacement devrait ouvrir au deuxième trimestre 2025. Happy Belly compte actuellement 421 points de vente engagés contractuellement dans toutes ses marques émergentes, y compris des magasins en développement, en construction et opérationnels.
L'entreprise met en œuvre un modèle de franchise léger en actifs et prévoit d'accélérer le développement de magasins d'entreprise à mesure que les flux de trésorerie libres de la marque augmentent.
Happy Belly Food Group (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) hat eine Franchise und einen Standort für HEAL Wellness in Aurora, Ontario, gesichert. Das neue Schnellrestaurants (QSR), das sich auf Smoothie Bowls, Acai Bowls und Smoothies spezialisiert, wird sich in der Yonge Street 15570 befinden. Der Standort ist strategisch günstig in der Nähe des Hauptsitzes von Magna International und verschiedener Bildungseinrichtungen gelegen.
Das Unternehmen hob die demografischen Vorteile von Aurora hervor, einschließlich des hohen Median-Einkommens und einer gesundheitsbewussten Bevölkerung. Mit Eröffnung des neuen Standorts wird im 2. Quartal 2025 gerechnet. Happy Belly hat derzeit 421 Einzelhandelsstandorte vertraglich verpflichtet in allen seinen aufstrebenden Marken, darunter Geschäfte in der Entwicklung, im Bau und im Betrieb.
Das Unternehmen implementiert ein asset-light Franchising-Modell und plant, die Entwicklung von Unternehmensgeschäften zu beschleunigen, während der freie Cashflow der Marke wächst.
- Secured new franchise and location in strategic area with high-income demographics
- 421 retail locations contractually committed across portfolio
- Planned Q2 2025 opening in Aurora
- Asset-light franchising model reducing capital requirements
- None.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 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 has secured both a franchise and real-estate location in Aurora, Ontario, for Heal Wellness ("Heal"), a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies.
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"Our newest location will be at 15570 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario. Aurora is the recognized home of Magna International Headquarters and is a major hub for healthcare, bioscience, transportation logistics, aerospace and defense, and renewable energy. Also within the trade area is renowned private school St. Andrews College, amongst many other densely populated high schools, secondary schools, colleges and recognized recreational complexes," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly.
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Aurora's thriving community, part of the Greater Toronto Area, offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and urban accessibility, attracting families, professionals, and health-conscious residents alike. The city's steady population growth and high median income indicate a strong market for premium, nutritious dining options. With an abundance of local parks, fitness centers, and recreational facilities, residents are constantly seeking quick, wholesome meal options that support their active lifestyles. Additionally, the city's evolving culinary scene embraces innovative, clean-eating concepts, ensuring that a unique brand offering acai bowls and smoothies would be warmly received.
"The expansion of our retail footprint in Ontario is accelerating as our first mover advantage is beginning to pay dividends. We have seen significant franchise interest across Canada for our emerging brands, from both franchisees and landlords alike, so steady expansion is well on its way. Building strong business and franchisee relationships across the country over the last thirty years has been critical in our ability to secure premium locations for our brands. This new location is expected to open in Q2, 2025."
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"We currently have 421 retail locations contractually committed by area developers across all emerging brands in the Happy Belly portfolio, spanning stores in development, under construction, and already operational. With each new store opening, the Happy Belly footprint continues to expand. Our dedicated team remains focused on sourcing and evaluating prime real estate, reviewing franchisee applications, and working closely with area developers to support our asset-light franchising model. By prioritizing high-quality franchise partnerships and strategically located properties across Canada, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth and strengthen our market presence."
"The rapid expansion of our Heal Wellness brand serves as a testament to our team's ability to scale and accelerate the growth of our asset light franchising model. As the brand's free cash flow grows, we anticipate accelerating our corporate store development timeline, supplemented by the growth of our franchise program."
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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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