Mr. Sean Black reports

HAPPY BELLY FOOD GROUP'S HEAL WELLNESS ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS 32ND LOCATION IN GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. will have the grand opening of its newest location for Heal Wellness in Grande Prairie, Alta., on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. The new location is located at 10712 -- 80 Ave., unit 105 (South 40 Shopping Centre), Grande Prairie, Alta. Heal Wellness is a fast-growing quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls and smoothies, built around clean ingredients and a better-for-you lifestyle.

"This Grande Prairie opening represents another step forward as we scale Heal across North America," said Sean Black, chief executive officer of Happy Belly Food Group. "South 40 Shopping Centre is a proven retail destination in the city's southwest node supported by strong vehicle traffic, national tenants and consistent convenience-led visitation. We continue to pair franchise partners with high-visibility sites as we build Heal into a leading acai and smoothie bowl brand across Canada."

South 40 Shopping Centre is a 22-acre retail centre located at the intersection of 108 Street and 84 Avenue, shadow-anchored by a major grocer and supported by a strong mix of national retailers and restaurants. The trade area benefits from steady residential growth, an active lifestyle culture and a growing demand for convenient, health-forward food options -- positioning Heal to capture repeat traffic throughout the day from both local residents and the broader regional customer base.

"Heal Wellness continues to expand rapidly across Canada and into the United States, solidifying its position as a leading acai and smoothie bowl brand. With 32 locations now open and more than 176 in development, Heal contributes to Happy Belly's broader portfolio of 666 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction and operation. Our predictable and disciplined growth engine continues to deliver measurable results as we expand our brands across Canada and the U.S. to create long-term value for our shareholders.

"We are just getting started," added Mr. 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. Heal Wellness currently offers a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. It takes pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on its menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies and superseed grain bowls. Heal's smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds and more.

About Happy Belly Food Group Inc.

Happy Belly Food Group is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands. The company's portfolio includes Heal Wellness, Rosie's Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food and others.

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