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HAPPY BELLY FOOD GROUP'S HEAL WELLNESS QSR ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEWEST LOCATION IN COCHRANE, ALBERTA

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. will hold a grand opening of its newest Heal Wellness restaurant, opening this Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 104 -- 264 Park St., Cochrane, 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.

"Today's announcement not only validates our growth model but also marks another step toward our vision of making Heal Wellness North America's leading smoothie bowl chain, measured by both scale and strong unit economics," said Sean Black, chief executive officer of Happy Belly. "With experienced local operators and rising demand for fresh, wellness-focused food options, we are building a strong foundation for continued growth while advancing our strategy of expanding high-quality restaurant brands across Canada."

Cochrane's unique demographic blend anchored by young families, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts perfectly aligns with the Heal Wellness brand. As one of Alberta's fastest-growing towns, Cochrane offers an ideal balance of small-town charm and urban connectivity, attracting residents who lead active, health-focused lives. Its proximity to Calgary and the Rocky Mountains creates a dynamic market that values fresh, energizing and wholesome dining options. This new Heal Wellness location will serve as a destination for both local residents and visitors seeking better-for-you food choices in a vibrant, fast-developing community.

"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 38 locations open and more than 170 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. 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 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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