Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces Secured Real Estate Location and Franchisee for Shawnessey Village, Calgary

Executive Summary

• Heal Wellness secured a franchisee and real‑estate site in Shawnessey Village, Calgary, with an anticipated opening in Q2 2026.
• The addition supports Happy Belly’s asset‑light growth strategy across Western Canada and contributes to its pipeline of 177 locations under development (31 already open).
• The announcement underscores the company’s broader portfolio of 666 contractually committed franchise sites across multiple emerging brands.

Key Details

• Location secured: Shawnessey Village, a high‑traffic retail node in Calgary, Alberta.
• Franchisee: New qualified operator signed for the Heal Wellness concept (details not disclosed).
• Opening timeline: Expected Q2 2026.
• Brand focus: Quick‑service restaurant offering fresh smoothie bowls, açai bowls, and smoothies with clean‑ingredient positioning.
• Growth context: Heal Wellness now has 31 operating locations and more than 177 sites in development.
• Portfolio impact: Contributes to Happy Belly’s total of 666 contractually committed franchise locations across its brands (Heal Wellness, Rosie's Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, etc.).
• Strategic rationale: Expands Heal’s footprint in Alberta and aligns with the company’s disciplined, asset‑light expansion model targeting high‑visibility trade areas.

Notable Quotes

“This secured franchisee and real estate commitment in Shawnessey Village reflects our continued focus on pairing strong operators with premium, high‑visibility trade areas,” – Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer, Happy Belly Food Group.

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