Iconic Midwest brand seeks new operators to expand its legacy into the Lonestar State
Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream, the legendary family-friendly brand known for bringing pizza, ice cream and big smiles to generations of Midwestern families, has officially opened development opportunities in a trade area rich with history and culture: the great state of Texas.
For decades, Happy Joe’s was a staple across the Midwest. Now, the brand is welcoming new franchise inquiries in the Lone Star state, inviting entrepreneurs to bring Happy Joe’s into new neighborhoods around Texas to build upon its iconic legacy.
“This is a unique opportunity to introduce Happy Joe’s to future fans for the first time,” said Tom Sacco, President and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Joe’s. “We’ve been bringing smiles to people for over 50 years in the Midwest, but Happy Joe’s has big ambitions that can only fit inside a state as huge as Texas.”
Happy Joe’s is actively seeking new franchisees who value community, legacy, family-first experiences, and want to make a healthy “Return on Investment”. The brand’s signature mix of pizza, ice cream and party-centric dining continues to resonate with families looking to make memories together.
Armed with over 50 years of heritage and a modern franchise system, Happy Joe’s provides franchise partners with a flexible concept designed for growth across dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering and event revenue streams.
Franchisees entering these markets will benefit from:
- Unmatched community recognition from decades of brand love
- Comprehensive support from real estate to operations
- A flexible model suited for urban, suburban or small-town markets
For more information about Happy Joe’s, visit HappyJoesFranchising.com. For information on starting a Happy Joe’s Pizza franchise, contact Kat Davidson at KatD@drhnow.com or call 678.485.8413.
Founded in 1972 by Joe Whitty in Davenport, Iowa, Happy Joe’s dream was to create a restaurant concept that focused on serving America’s two favorite foods – pizza and ice cream – in a family-friendly, celebratory environment. Owned and operated by Dynamic Restaurant Holdings Inc., Happy Joe’s has been named a FastCasual “Top 200” concept, Franchise Times “Top 400” business and Nation’s Restaurant News “Top 500” restaurant. The family-centric, child entertainment franchise pizza brand has three company-owned and 35 franchise locations throughout the Midwest with more in the pipeline. To learn more, visit HappyJoes.com, or follow Happy Joe’s on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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