{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"51771","rtpr_id":"nNFCLZrLT","ticker":"HBFG","exchange":"","all_tickers":["HBFG"],"title":"Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness Secures Real-Estate Location in Pointe-Claire, Quebec","author":"Newsfile Corp","published_at":"2026-06-02T10:00:14.386Z","article_body":"Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group\nInc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (\"Happy Belly\" or the \"Company\"), a leader in\nacquiring and scaling emerging food brands is pleased to announce that Heal\nWellness (\"Heal\") has secured a new real-estate location in Pointe-Claire,\nQuebec. Heal Wellness is a quick-service restaurant (\"QSR\") brand specializing\nin fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_001full.jpg)\n\nHappy Belly 1\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_001full.jpg\n\nThe newly secured Pointe-Claire location represents another important step in\nHeal Wellness' continued expansion across Quebec and further strengthens Happy\nBelly's growing footprint in the province.\n\nPointe-Claire represents a highly attractive market for Heal Wellness,\nsupported by a strong West Island customer base, established residential\ncommunities, and growing regional connectivity through the REM. With its mix\nof families, professionals, commuters, and health-conscious consumers,\nPointe-Claire is well aligned with Heal's fresh, wellness-focused menu of\nsmoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, while further strengthening Happy\nBelly's disciplined Quebec growth strategy.\n\n\"Securing a new real estate location for Heal Wellness in Pointe-Claire\nfurthers our presence in the key province of Quebec as we continue our North\nAmerican expansion strategy,\" said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of\nHappy Belly. \"Establishing Heal alongside our existing Quebec brands\ndemonstrates our ability to successfully scale multiple concepts within the\nprovince. With experienced local operators and growing demand for fresh,\nwellness-focused food options, we are building a strong foundation for\ncontinued growth and reinforcing our broader strategy of expanding\nhigh-quality restaurant brands across Canada.\"\n\n\"By working with area developers who possess deep local expertise, we are\npositioning Heal for continued success in the province. Today's announcement\nis an example of our disciplined growth model in action, as we continue to\nsecure strong locations for our brands and advance our vision of making Heal\nWellness North America's leading smoothie bowl chain, measured both by scale\nand strong unit economics.\"\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_002full.jpg)\n\nHappy Belly 2\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_002full.jpg\n\n\"Heal Wellness continues to expand rapidly across Canada and into the United\nStates, solidifying its position as a leading açaí and smoothie bowl brand.\nWith 39 locations open and more than 169 in development, Heal contributes to\nHappy Belly's broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail\nfranchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of\ndevelopment, construction, and operation. Our predictable and disciplined\ngrowth engine continues to deliver measurable results as we expand our brands\nacross Canada and the U.S. to create long-term value for our shareholders.\"\n\n\"We are just getting started,\" said Sean Black.\n\nAbout Heal Wellness\nHeal Wellness was founded with a passion and mission to provide quick, fresh\nwellness foods that support a busy and active lifestyle. We currently offer a\ndiverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. We take pride in meticulously\nselecting every superfood ingredient on our menu to fuel the body, including\nacai smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls\nare crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya,\ngoji berries, chia seeds, and more.\n\nFranchising\nFor franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/\nor contact us at hello@happybellyfg.com.\n\nAbout Happy Belly Food Group\nHappy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (\"Happy Belly\" or the\n\"Company\") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across\nCanada.\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_003full.jpg)\n\nHappy Belly 3\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_003full.jpg\n\nSean Black\nCo-founder, Chief Executive Officer\n\nShawn Moniz\nCo-founder, President\n\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:\nwww: www.happybellyfg.com or email hello@happybellyfg.com\nIf you wish to contact us please call: 1-877-589-8805\n\nNeither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider\n(as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange)\naccepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release,\nwhich has been prepared by management.\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nAll statements in this press release, other than statements of historical\nfact, are \"forward-looking information\" with respect to the Company within the\nmeaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is\nfrequently characterized by words such as \"plan\", \"expect\", \"project\",\n\"intend\", \"believe\", \"anticipate\", \"estimate\" and other similar words, or\nstatements that certain events or conditions \"may\" or \"will\" occur and include\nthe future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking\nstatements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements\nare made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other\nfactors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from\nthose anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties\ninherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the\nCompany's control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy\nBelly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or\ntime frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update\nforward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or\nopinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not\nto place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of\nthe risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs,\nreaders should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and\nother disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted\non www.sedarplus.ca.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/299792","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nNFCLZrLT","title":"Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness Secures Real-Estate Location in Pointe-Claire, Quebec","author":"Newsfile Corp","ticker":"HBFG","created":"2026-06-02T10:00:14.386Z","tickers":["HBFG"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group\nInc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (\"Happy Belly\" or the \"Company\"), a leader in\nacquiring and scaling emerging food brands is pleased to announce that Heal\nWellness (\"Heal\") has secured a new real-estate location in Pointe-Claire,\nQuebec. Heal Wellness is a quick-service restaurant (\"QSR\") brand specializing\nin fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_001full.jpg)\n\nHappy Belly 1\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_001full.jpg\n\nThe newly secured Pointe-Claire location represents another important step in\nHeal Wellness' continued expansion across Quebec and further strengthens Happy\nBelly's growing footprint in the province.\n\nPointe-Claire represents a highly attractive market for Heal Wellness,\nsupported by a strong West Island customer base, established residential\ncommunities, and growing regional connectivity through the REM. With its mix\nof families, professionals, commuters, and health-conscious consumers,\nPointe-Claire is well aligned with Heal's fresh, wellness-focused menu of\nsmoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, while further strengthening Happy\nBelly's disciplined Quebec growth strategy.\n\n\"Securing a new real estate location for Heal Wellness in Pointe-Claire\nfurthers our presence in the key province of Quebec as we continue our North\nAmerican expansion strategy,\" said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of\nHappy Belly. \"Establishing Heal alongside our existing Quebec brands\ndemonstrates our ability to successfully scale multiple concepts within the\nprovince. With experienced local operators and growing demand for fresh,\nwellness-focused food options, we are building a strong foundation for\ncontinued growth and reinforcing our broader strategy of expanding\nhigh-quality restaurant brands across Canada.\"\n\n\"By working with area developers who possess deep local expertise, we are\npositioning Heal for continued success in the province. Today's announcement\nis an example of our disciplined growth model in action, as we continue to\nsecure strong locations for our brands and advance our vision of making Heal\nWellness North America's leading smoothie bowl chain, measured both by scale\nand strong unit economics.\"\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_002full.jpg)\n\nHappy Belly 2\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_002full.jpg\n\n\"Heal Wellness continues to expand rapidly across Canada and into the United\nStates, solidifying its position as a leading açaí and smoothie bowl brand.\nWith 39 locations open and more than 169 in development, Heal contributes to\nHappy Belly's broader portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail\nfranchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of\ndevelopment, construction, and operation. Our predictable and disciplined\ngrowth engine continues to deliver measurable results as we expand our brands\nacross Canada and the U.S. to create long-term value for our shareholders.\"\n\n\"We are just getting started,\" said Sean Black.\n\nAbout Heal Wellness\nHeal Wellness was founded with a passion and mission to provide quick, fresh\nwellness foods that support a busy and active lifestyle. We currently offer a\ndiverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. We take pride in meticulously\nselecting every superfood ingredient on our menu to fuel the body, including\nacai smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls\nare crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya,\ngoji berries, chia seeds, and more.\n\nFranchising\nFor franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/\nor contact us at hello@happybellyfg.com.\n\nAbout Happy Belly Food Group\nHappy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (\"Happy Belly\" or the\n\"Company\") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across\nCanada.\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_003full.jpg)\n\nHappy Belly 3\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/299792_8d51492e647508ee_003full.jpg\n\nSean Black\nCo-founder, Chief Executive Officer\n\nShawn Moniz\nCo-founder, President\n\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:\nwww: www.happybellyfg.com or email hello@happybellyfg.com\nIf you wish to contact us please call: 1-877-589-8805\n\nNeither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider\n(as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange)\naccepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release,\nwhich has been prepared by management.\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nAll statements in this press release, other than statements of historical\nfact, are \"forward-looking information\" with respect to the Company within the\nmeaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is\nfrequently characterized by words such as \"plan\", \"expect\", \"project\",\n\"intend\", \"believe\", \"anticipate\", \"estimate\" and other similar words, or\nstatements that certain events or conditions \"may\" or \"will\" occur and include\nthe future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking\nstatements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements\nare made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other\nfactors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from\nthose anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties\ninherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the\nCompany's control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy\nBelly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or\ntime frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update\nforward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or\nopinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not\nto place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of\nthe risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs,\nreaders should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and\nother disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted\non www.sedarplus.ca.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/299792"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-06-02T10:00:14.508018534Z","server_sent_at_ms":1780394414508},"received_at":"2026-06-02T10:00:14.624Z","source_url":"https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/299792"},"analysis":{"id":"41202","press_release_id":"51771","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure","sector":"Consumer Discretionary"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Happy Belly Food Group announced that its Heal Wellness brand has secured a new real-estate location in Pointe-Claire, Quebec.\n\nThe company highlighted Heal's rapid expansion, noting 39 open locations and more than 169 in development, contributing to a total portfolio of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations.\n\nCEO Sean Black stated the move reinforces the company's disciplined growth strategy and presence in the key province of Quebec.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine expansion update for Heal Wellness brand; confirms pipeline execution."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"heal_open_locations":39,"total_portfolio_locations":686,"heal_development_locations":169}},"quotedText":"Securing a new real estate location for Heal Wellness in Pointe-Claire furthers our presence in the key province of Quebec as we continue our North American expansion strategy","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Sean Black","role":"CEO"},{"name":"Shawn Moniz","role":"President"}],"products":["smoothie bowls","açaí bowls","smoothies"],"companies":[{"name":"Happy Belly Food Group Inc.","ticker":"HBFG","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"Heal Wellness","relationship":"subsidiary brand"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Routine operational update regarding a single new location for one subsidiary brand. 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