Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces the Opening of its Newest Location in Kingston, Ontario
To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/253950_fbad1f1ea423792c_001full.jpg
"This opening represents our 13 th location operating in Ontario, with more in construction and scheduled to be open throughout 2025," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. "We have seen tremendous growth with Heal and the rest of the Happy Belly's portfolio of emerging brands culminating in our 56th restaurant across both corporate and franchise locations. This ongoing rollout reflects our disciplined blend of organic growth and strategic acquisitions."
"With each new restaurant open our national footprint expands. We have had significant growth these past 12 months and we have both feet firmly on the gas driving towards more growth, more units, more happy franchisees. Heal's first-mover advantage in our chosen markets has enabled us to experience breakaway growth with multiple units now under construction in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and site selection in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Supported by 130 units already secured under development agreements stretching coast to coast we have set the stage for continued, predictable expansion."
To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/253950_fbad1f1ea423792c_002full.jpg
"Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, we remain focused on growing through both internal launches and targeted M&A. With 531 retail locations under contract—spanning projects in development, under construction, or already open—our franchise pipeline is robust. By carefully selecting the right partners and prime real estate, we will maintain momentum and achieve our disciplined growth objectives through 2026."
We are just getting started.
Neighborhood
Kingston, Ontario has a vibrant mix of university students, young professionals, and active families who prioritize health and convenience. Home to Queen's University, the city attracts a steady flow of students and faculty seeking quick, nutritious meals between classes and study sessions. Kingston's picturesque waterfront trails, parks, and bike paths draw fitness enthusiasts year-round, creating consistent demand for wholesome, on-the-go options. With few specialized health-food venues currently available, we anticipate a modern smoothie concept such as Heal will quickly become a community favorite, benefiting from strong foot traffic in downtown shopping districts and busy hospital and office precincts.
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.
Franchising
For franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at hello@happybellyfg.com.
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.
Happy Belly 3
To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6625/253950_fbad1f1ea423792c_003full.jpg
Sean Black
Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Moniz
Chief Operating Officer
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur and include the future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy Belly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or time frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on www.sedarplus.ca.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Globe and Mail
16 minutes ago
- Globe and Mail
3 High-Yield Stocks With Triple (or More!) the Yield of the S&P 500 Index
Key Points Enbridge's yield is 4.5 times larger than the S&P 500's yield, and it has increased its dividend for three decades. Plains All American Pipeline pays a prodigious distribution that should continue growing in the future. Brookfield Renewable yields 4.6% and is targeting annual dividend growth of at least 5%. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Renewable › The dividend yield on the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is approaching a record low. It's currently around 1.2%, near its low point hit in 2000. Because of that, most stocks don't offer appealing income streams these days. However, there are some compelling income opportunities available. Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA), and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) currently stand out to a few contributing analysts for their payouts, which are several times higher than the broader market index. Here's why income-focused investors should consider these higher-yielding dividend stocks. Enbridge is built to pay you well today and tomorrow Reuben Gregg Brewer (Enbridge): Three decades' worth of dividend increases back Enbridge's lofty 6% dividend yield. That's a pretty enticing story right there, given the paltry 1.2% yield on offer from the S&P 500, but it isn't the whole story. Enbridge just so happens to be one of the most reliable midstream stocks you can buy, though even that doesn't complete the tale. The core of Enbridge's business is its oil and natural gas pipeline network. It charges customers fees for the use of its assets, which generates consistent cash flows regardless of the price of the commodities flowing through the company's system. So, it is actually a reliable energy stock, yet so much more than that, too. One of Enbridge's key goals is to provide the world with the energy it needs. Which is why the company has been shifting away from oil and toward cleaner fuels like natural gas and renewable power. So, atop the pipeline foundation, it has also built a regulated natural gas utility business and a solar and wind power operation. All while maintaining an investment-grade-rated balance sheet and keeping its distribution well within its target range of 60% to 70% of distributable cash flows. All in, Enbridge is trying to make sure that it can pay you a fat dividend right now and well into the future. Put it all together, and this 6% yielding midstream giant could be the dream stock you've been looking to add to your dividend portfolio. A prodigious (and growing) passive income stream Matt DiLallo (Plains All American Pipeline): Plains All American Pipeline currently has a dividend yield of more than 8%. That's nearly 7 times higher than the S&P 500's yield. While a high dividend yield can be a warning sign that the company has a high risk profile, that's not the case with Plains All American Pipeline. The master limited partnership (MLP) generates very stable cash flow. Currently, 80% of its income comes from predictable fee-for-service agreements. That will improve to 85% once the company closes the sale of its Canadian natural gas liquids (NGL) assets. That transaction will not only improve the durability of its cash flows but also enhance its financial flexibility. Plains All American Pipeline expects to generate about $3 billion in proceeds following the sale. It plans to use that money to maintain its strong balance sheet, make disciplined bolt-on acquisitions, and complete opportunistic repurchases. Putting that capital to work will help grow the company's cash flow per unit, enhancing its ability to distribute cash to investors. Plains All American plans to grow its dividend by approximately 10% annually until it reaches its targeted dividend payout ratio of 160% (it expects this ratio to be around 175% this year). It can increase its distribution alongside its growing cash flow once it reaches its targeted payout percentage. The company's high-yielding and sustainable payout makes it an excellent option for investors seeking an above-average passive income stream. While Plains All American is an MLP that sends its investors a Schedule K-1 Federal Tax Form each year, investors can also invest in its general partner (Plains GP Holdings), which pays a similarly high dividend rate without the potential tax complications (it sends a 1099-DIV). A powerful payout Neha Chamaria (Brookfield Renewable): Plenty of dividend stocks offer at least triple the S&P 500 index yield. But the most rewarding dividend stocks are also often the ones that back their yields with robust cash flows and grow their dividend payouts consistently over time. Brookfield Renewable is one such compelling dividend stock for income investors. Shares of Brookfield Renewable yield 4.6%, and the stock has increased its dividend every year since its formation in 2011, with its funds from operations (FFO) comfortably covering its dividend payout throughout that time. Over time, Brookfield Renewable's assets have grown by leaps and bounds -- the company is one of the largest publicly traded renewable energy players in the world today, with over 35 gigawatts of operational capacity and an even bigger pipeline spanning hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, and distributed energy and storage. With more economies switching from fossil fuels to cleaner sources of energy and global megatrends like digitalization and data centers driving demand for power, Brookfield Renewable has massive growth catalysts ahead. The renewable energy giant plans to invest $8 billion to $9 billion over the next five years and is confident of generating total annual returns of 12% to 15% for its shareholders. That includes a targeted 5% to 9% annual increase in dividends. Combining that dividend growth with the 4.5%-plus yield makes Brookfield Renewable one of the top high-yield dividend stocks to buy and hold. Should you invest $1,000 in Brookfield Renewable right now? Before you buy stock in Brookfield Renewable, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Brookfield Renewable wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $671,477!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,010,880!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is1,047% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to180%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 14, 2025
CBC
30 minutes ago
- CBC
Alberta premier's husband invited to passenger rail meetings as province mulls expansion
The Alberta government is developing a 30-year plan to bring back passenger rail service to the province. This ambitious undertaking has seen Premier Danielle Smith seeking advice from her husband on the matter. Documents obtained by CBC show that he's been invited to three meetings. Janet French has more.
CBC
34 minutes ago
- CBC
Byelection called for Windsor's ward 2 after councillor leaves seat
People in west Windsor will vote this fall for a new councillor in a byelection to replace Fabio Costante, who resigned after being hired as CEO of the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation. The CBC's Chris Ensing reports.
