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Heal Wellness Expands in Western Canada with New Calgary Location Opening

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Happy Belly Food Group Inc., a leading consolidator of emerging food brands, is expanding its presence in Western Canada with the opening of a new Heal Wellness quick-serve restaurant (QSR) in Calgary.

Located at Suite 110, 815 – 17 Ave SW in the Mount Royal neighbourhood, the fresh smoothie bowl and acai bowl franchise has officially opened its doors.

This marks the 7th Heal Wellness location in Western Canada and the 16th overall, with several more locations under construction in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.

A Growing Footprint for Heal Wellness and Happy Belly

Sean Black
Sean Black

“We are happy to announce the opening of our newest Heal Wellness franchised location that continues our expansion in 2025 across Canada,” said Sean Black, CEO of Happy Belly. “With a contractual commitment for 100 Heal units across Canada and the U.S., we are just getting started.”

Happy Belly continues to expand aggressively, with six QSR brands currently under construction across Canada. The company currently has 421 contractually committed retail locations across its portfolio, including those in development, under construction, or already open.

Grand Opening Event in Calgary

The official grand opening of the new Heal Wellness location will take place on Saturday, February 8. This opening represents another milestone in Happy Belly’s mission to secure high-quality franchisees and prime real estate locations nationwide.

“As we open new stores, the Happy Belly footprint continues to grow,” Black added. “Our team is committed to sourcing and evaluating real estate, reviewing franchisee applications, and collaborating closely with area developers to support our asset-light franchising model.”

Continued Growth & Franchising Opportunities

With the rapid expansion of Heal Wellness, the company aims to accelerate both its corporate store development and franchise program. The company continues to sign new franchise agreements and secure real estate locations to support its growth in 2025 and beyond.

For more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us or contact hello@happybellyfg.com.

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