Mr. Sean Black reports

HAPPY BELLY FOOD GROUP'S HEAL WELLNESS ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS 33RD LOCATION IN OAKVILLE, ONTARIO

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. will hold the grand opening of its newest location for Heal Wellness in Oakville, Ont. (Greater Toronto Area), on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The new Heal Wellness location is located at 245 Lakeshore Rd. E, Unit 2, Oakville, Ont. 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 Oakville opening marks another meaningful step forward as we continue scaling Heal across high-quality, health-forward markets," said Sean Black, chief executive officer of Happy Belly Food Group. "This location benefits from strong visibility in a well-established corridor that supports consistent, all-day demand. We're also proud to be partnering with experienced multiunit franchisee David Lamph on his fifth Heal opening. David brings a proven track record in restaurant operations and has more Heal locations already under construction."

Located in one of the GTA's most desirable lakeside communities, the Oakville location is positioned to serve a mix of residents, commuters and destination traffic seeking convenient, better-for-you options. With a menu anchored in functional, grab-and-go offerings, Heal is well positioned to build repeat visitation from morning through evening.

"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 33 locations now open and more than 175 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 currently offers a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. Heal 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 such as acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds and more.

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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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