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Production / Operations

Happy Belly Food Group's Multi-Unit Franchisee for Heal Wellness QSR in Alberta Secures 11th Real-Estate Location

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 07, 2026 · 06:01 HBFG · 2.17 Happy Belly Food Group Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Happy Belly Food Group’s multi‑unit franchisee secured its 11th real estate location for the Heal Wellness brand in Country Hills, north Calgary, with an expected opening in Q2 2026.
  • The addition brings Heal Wellness to 30 operating locations and 178 sites under development, contributing to Happy Belly’s portfolio of 666 contractually committed franchise locations.
  • Management highlighted the strategic fit of the new site—high‑visibility, affluent residential area with strong traffic—and reaffirmed confidence in continued rapid expansion across Canada and the United States.

Key Details

  • Location secured: Country Hills, north Calgary, Alberta – 11th Heal Wellness site for the franchisee.
  • Opening timeline: Expected Q2 2026.
  • Current brand footprint: 30 Heal Wellness locations open; >178 in development.
  • Portfolio context: Happy Belly’s overall portfolio comprises 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging food brands.
  • Strategic rationale (CEO quote): “The secured real‑estate location in Country Hills reflects our continued focus on pairing strong franchise partners with attractive, high‑visibility trade areas.” – Sean Black, CEO.
  • Market characteristics: Dense residential growth, affluent suburban population, proximity to retail corridors, gyms, medical clinics, and schools; limited direct competition in the specialty smoothie‑bowl category.
  • Growth outlook: Management stated “We are just getting started,” emphasizing ongoing expansion across Canada and the U.S.

Notable Quotes

“The secured real estate location in Country Hills reflects our continued focus on pairing strong franchise partners with attractive, high‑visibility trade areas.” – Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer, Happy Belly Food Group

“We are just getting started.” – Sean Black, CEO

All boilerplate, forward‑looking disclaimer text and contact information have been omitted for brevity.

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