Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Grand Opening of Its 55th Location in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – November 6, 2026) – Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its 55th Heal Wellness (“Heal“) location on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at 10155 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Located along Yonge Street in Richmond Hill, this new location further strengthens Heal’s presence in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. Heal Wellness is a quick-service restaurant (“QSR“) brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.

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“The grand opening of Heal in Richmond Hill is another step forward in our expansion across Ontario and our disciplined approach to organic growth,” said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. “Richmond Hill’s established residential neighbourhoods and Yonge Street’s mix of local businesses and community activity make it a compelling fit for Heal. We look forward to bringing our fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls and smoothies to residents and visitors seeking convenient options that complement a busy and active lifestyle.”

Richmond Hill is an established community in York Region, within the Greater Toronto Area. The new location at 10155 Yonge St places Heal along the city’s central commercial corridor, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, shops, restaurants and local services. This setting positions the brand to serve families, local workers, shoppers and visitors seeking fresh, convenient food throughout the day.

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“Ontario remains an important growth market for Heal as we continue to secure strong locations and expand our presence throughout the Greater Toronto Area,” added Sean Black. “Richmond Hill reflects our disciplined approach to matching the right franchisees with the right properties in communities where we see a strong fit for the brand and the potential to build lasting customer relationships.”

Heal Wellness continues to expand rapidly across Canada and into the United States, strengthening its position as a leading açaí and smoothie bowl brand and a key driver of growth within Happy Belly’s broader portfolio of emerging restaurant brands. With 55 locations open and 459 units in its development pipeline under signed development agreements, Heal has a substantial foundation for continued, predictable expansion. We remain focused on translating this development pipeline into operating restaurants and creating long-term value for our shareholders.

“We are just getting started”, said Sean Black.

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.

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About Happy Belly Food Group
Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) (“Happy Belly” or the “Company”) is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada.

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