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HAPPY BELLY FOOD GROUP'S HEAL WELLNESS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF FIRST QUEBEC LOCATION IN MONTREAL

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. will hold a grand opening of Heal Wellness's first location in Quebec, located at 6985 Blvd., Decarie, Montreal, this Saturday, April 18, 2026. Heal Wellness is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls and smoothies.

This grand opening marks a significant milestone for the company, as Heal Wellness becomes Happy Belly's third operating brand in the province of Quebec, joining Rosie's Burgers and Yolks Breakfast in expanding the company's growing footprint in the region.

"The grand opening of our first Heal Wellness location in Quebec represents an exciting step forward in our North American expansion strategy," said Sean Black, chief executive officer of Happy Belly. "As a key market for us, establishing Heal alongside our existing Quebec brands demonstrates our ability to successfully scale multiple concepts within the province. With experienced local operators and growing demand for fresh, wellness-focused food options, we are building a strong foundation for continued growth and reinforcing our broader strategy of expanding high-quality restaurant brands across Canada."

"By working with area developers who possess deep local expertise, we are positioning Heal for long-term success in the province. Today's announcement is not only validation of our growth model, but also another step toward realizing our vision of making Heal Wellness North America's leading smoothie bowl chain, measured both by scale and strong unit economics.

"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 37 locations now open and more than 171 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," said 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. The company currently offers a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. Heal takes pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on the company's menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies and superseed grain bowls. The company'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 across Canada.

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