Popular pizza-and-ice cream chain credits new marketing efforts and beloved menu for creating interest of franchisees
When it comes to happy places where families go to create memories, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has been on the list for more than 50 years. For potential franchisees, opening a Happy Joe’s restaurant is a unique and incredible opportunity to bring smiles to the communities they serve.
After a recent brand relaunch, including a new store prototype, new website and new franchise development website, interest in owning a Happy Joe’s has increased even more. For example, the brand recently signed a new franchisee as an area agent. This agreement will allow our newest franchisee to partner in the development of up to six new restaurants in the greater Twin Cities area. Our franchisee will be looking to bring on other developers interested in owning their own Happy Joe’s in the Minnesota market. These can be existing restaurant owners or entrepreneurs.
“It’s a great time for entrepreneurs to join the Happy Joe’s family,” Chief Happiness Officer, CEO and President, Tom Sacco said. “Our customers and franchisee candidates have taken notice of our new look in stores and online, leading to plenty of interest in owning a Happy Joe’s. With more locations coming to Minnesota and beyond, we’ll be serving up pizza, ice cream and smiles to more and more communities!”
The restaurants are scheduled to be open by late 2024 or early 2025, and will be situated south and east of the Twin Cities, throughout Washington, Dakota, Ramsey and Hennepin counties. Interested franchisee candidates will be able to purchase Happy Joe’s franchises in this exclusive market. Real estate brokers with properties that fit our brand should feel free to reach out.
“I’m excited and anxious to bring a place where families can come together and share happy memories,” Happy Joe’s franchisee said. “With Happy Joe’s, there’s an opportunity as a franchisee and a restaurant to develop a strong relationship with the community.”
These new Minnesota locations will join the Happy Joe’s restaurants already serving in the New Ulm and Crookston areas. The expansion enables Happy Joe’s to provide more happy places for Minnesotan families to enjoy a regular pizza night or hold a special birthday celebration with the brand’s unique blend of creative pizzas, ice cream treats and games with prizes.
To learn more about Happy Joe’s, visit HappyJoes.com. For interest in Happy Joe’s franchising opportunities, email 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 QSR Magazine “Top 50 Contender,” Pizza Marketplace “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” pizza brand, FastCasual “Top 200” concept, Franchise Times “Top 400” business, and Nation’s Restaurant News “Top 500” restaurant. The family-centric pizza brand has three companies and 43 franchise locations throughout the Midwest, with more in the pipeline. To learn more, visit HappyJoes.com or follow Happy Joe’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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