Core Insights - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has announced a franchise agreement for its Heal Wellness brand in the Collingwood area of Ontario, focusing on fresh smoothie bowls and smoothies [1][3] - The company aims for organic growth and to become the leading smoothie bowl chain in North America, with 27 Heal locations currently open and 168 more in the development pipeline [3][5] - Happy Belly has a total of 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio, with plans to significantly expand this pipeline in the latter half of 2025 and 2026 [5][10] Company Overview - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada [10] - Heal Wellness specializes in providing quick, fresh wellness foods, including a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies made with superfood ingredients [7]