Alana Edgin (Lubbock Avalanche Journal) // April 25, 2025 // Unless you've been to Iowa, you probably haven't heard of the best-kept secret in the Midwest. However, a Texas restaurateur wants to change that by opening the franchise's doors to the Lone Star State."It's one of those restaurant companies that, if you didn't hear about […]
Staff Reporters (Navarre Press) // April 24, 2025 // The chain will open it's first Florida restaurant with a Grand Opening Monday April 28th. Most other Happy Joe's locations are in the Midwest. This marks Happy Joe's 47th location system-wide and a major milestone in the brand's online growth.
By: Staff (QSR Magazine) // April 17, 2025 // Happy Joe’s is bringing its signature mix of mouthwatering pizza, sweet ice cream and family fun to Florida for the first time on April 28. The iconic brand from America’s Heartland is officially opening its doors at 2502 Highway 87 S – just a few blocks west […]
By: Jay Brasher (Restaurant News) // April 16, 2025 // Happy Joe’s is bringing its signature mix of mouthwatering pizza, sweet ice cream and family fun to Florida for the first time on April 28. The iconic brand from America’s Heartland is officially opening its doors at 2502 Highway 87 S – just a few […]
By Sahar Chmais – Staff Writer, (Austin Business Journal) // April 18, 2025 // While there may be a few places within Austin proper for Happy Joe’s Pizza, the business will likely work best in suburban areas like Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Bastrop, Kyle and elsewhere where new families have been flocking, according to the […]
By: Staff (Pizza Marketplace) // April 8, 2025 // Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is welcoming franchise inquiries in eastern and central Iowa, where the brand had units for decades, according to a press release. "This is a unique opportunity to step into a market that already knows and loves Happy Joe's," Tom Sacco, […]
By: QCBJ Staff (Quad Cities Regional Business Journal) // April 8, 2025 // Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is continuing its national and international expansion and ongoing industrial evolution and industry leaders are taking note, the company said. The Davenport-born and based brand recently jumped three spots to No. 21 on Pizza Marketplace’s annual […]
Jay Brasher (Restaurant News) // February 6, 2025 // Happy Joe’s, the rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, is closing its 52nd year with record-breaking franchise growth. Fueled by meaningful partnerships, industry recognition and key market expansions, the brand continues to advance its mission of bringing families and communities together over great food and […]
North Dakota Today (Valley News Live) // January 7, 2025 // Appearing on North Dakota Today are Josh Spiller, Haley Lueth and Dan Labernick from Happy Joe's to talk about the return of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to Fargo, North Dakota and what plans the new franchisee has moving forward.
Michael Berry (The Kewanee Voice) // December 17, 2024 // The restaurant, extensively remodeled, opened to the public Monday, and a host of Happy Joe’s officials were in Kewanee to celebrate. Co-franchisees Eric Ellenberger & Jamie O’Neill made the opening official by cutting through a mammoth pepperoni pizza (in lieu of the traditional ribbon cutting) […]
Staff (Restaurant News) // September 18, 2024 // Happy Joe’s, the rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, is expanding its footprint yet again with the signing of a 10-unit franchise deal, and two single unit franchises on Monday, August 26th, 2024. It’s the latest step in the company’s continued growth across the Southwest and […]
By: Brittany Misencik (Pensacola News Journal) // September 05, 2024 // Happy Joe’s is expanding to the shores of the Sunshine State. The restaurant will open its doors for the first time in Florida on September 27th and 28th to private invitation events and to the public at large on September 30th.
By Chrissy Callahan// Sept. 4, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT // Today.com On Sept. 5, the tried and true flavor will get the credit it deserves when foodies celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day. To mark the occasion, several restaurants are cooking up some delightful discounts. Ready for a slice of savory savings? Here are a few […]
Entrepreneur Times: In a candid interview with Tom Sacco, the Chief Happiness Officer, CEO, and President at Happy Joe’s Pizza and Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Kitchen, we explore his multi-faceted role, the concept of leading with a “Servant’s Heart” in today’s restaurant industry, and the key factors contributing to Happy Joe’s success.
AUTHOR: OLIVIA WHITE (vinepair.com )| PUBLISHED: MAY 7, 2024 While some pizza joints start small and later expand into nationwide chains — as was the case with Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Papa John’s — other operations remain most popular in their home regions. Take Iowa’s Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, for example. Founded in Bettendorf in […]
Davenport, IA (RestaurantNews.com)| Published: April 8, 2024 | www.restaurantnews.com Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream always works to make sure guests are smiling, giving them all the pizza and ice cream needed to make happy memories. In the first quarter of 2024, the team at Happy Joe’s got to smile — thanks to industry awards, new […]
GREEN BAY, OH (04/13/2024) - Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Happy Joe’s placed #2 for Best Pizza Place in Green Bay through a compiled list via Stacker and Yelp data via a WBAY ABC article.
BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 2, 2022) — Over the last eighteen months, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has signed more franchise agreements and opened more new locations than during the entire previous decade. The brand’s take-out and delivery sales are greater than pre-pandemic levels, and it has successfully started expanding overseas. The vast majority of Happy Joe’s fifty-plus locations are […]
Whether you’re following the big game intently or are just hitting up a Super Bowl party for the food, there’s no wrong way to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday. If food plays a major role in your game experience, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of deals to be found this weekend. From sweets to savory […]
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is testing ORCA's restaurant inventory management software in six restaurants, according to a press release. The ORCA software automates the inventory and ordering process and integrates with both Happy Joe's POS system and Sysco, the brand's recipes and inventory provider. This will enable the company to see in real-time […]
Iconic Midwestern pizza brand moves to strengthen business model for future growth by trimming unprofitable stores hampered by sky-high leases and increased costs BETTENDORF, Iowa (Sept. 1, 2022) – Over the last 18 months, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has signed more franchise agreements and opened more new locations than during the entire previous […]
In a candid interview with Tom Sacco, the Chief Happiness Officer, CEO, and President at Happy Joe’s Pizza and Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Kitchen, we explore his multi-faceted role, the concept of leading with a "Servant's Heart" in today’s restaurant industry, and the key factors contributing to Happy Joe’s success.
We were featured in RestaurantNews.com! For over 50 years, Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has been the go-to spot for families to create lasting memories. Now, owning a Happy Joe's isn't just about serving delicious pizza and ice cream; it's a chance to be the heart of your community, spreading smiles and building happy […]
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