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Happy Joe’s Delivers Big Wins in 2022, Preps for 2023

Happy Joe’s Delivers Big Wins in 2022, Preps for 2023

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand highlights accomplishments from 2022, prepares for new year growth
January 11, 2023 · ·
Happy Joe’s Celebrates 50 Years of Successes with Team Members at 2022 Annual Conference

Happy Joe’s Celebrates 50 Years of Successes with Team Members at 2022 Annual Conference

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand recognizes franchisees and associates with esteemed company honors after two-year hiatus
January 3, 2023 · ·
Happy Joe’s Signs New Franchisees in Illinois

Happy Joe’s Signs New Franchisees in Illinois

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand adds tenured Happy Joe's management as new franchisees at Galesburg and Kewanee locations
November 16, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Looks to Veterans for Franchisee Growth

Happy Joe’s Looks to Veterans for Franchisee Growth

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand incentivizes former military members to join the franchise family and spread more happiness
November 10, 2022 · ·
Fall Into Great Savings at Happy Joe’s This November

Fall Into Great Savings at Happy Joe’s This November

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand offers sweet pizza deals for loyal guests and veterans
November 7, 2022 · ·
Celebrate Halloween With Jack-o’-lantern Pizza at Happy Joe’s

Celebrate Halloween With Jack-o’-lantern Pizza at Happy Joe’s

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand to offer special pizza through Oct. 31
October 13, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Pizza Celebrates Monumental Debut in Egypt

Happy Joe’s Pizza Celebrates Monumental Debut in Egypt

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand opens first restaurant in Cairo as part of 10-country, 25-unit master franchise agreement
October 5, 2022 · ·
Brothers Celebrate 25 Years of Bringing Magical Memories to the Quad Cities Area with Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream

Brothers Celebrate 25 Years of Bringing Magical Memories to the Quad Cities Area with Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream

Brothers Dave and Doug Vandergist have been in the pizza and party business for over 25 years.
September 29, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Brings Oktoberfest to Town with Fall Menu of Bavarian Bites and Delights

Happy Joe’s Brings Oktoberfest to Town with Fall Menu of Bavarian Bites and Delights

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand to offer flavorful German-inspired menu items through Nov. 21
September 26, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation Pledges $50,000 in Donations in Honor of Happy Joe’s 50th Anniversary!

Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation Pledges $50,000 in Donations in Honor of Happy Joe’s 50th Anniversary!

Nonprofit launched by iconic Midwestern pizza brand's founding family to donate $1,000 each to 50 families that have children with…
September 21, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Newest Franchisee to Bring Brand Back to St. Louis

Happy Joe’s Newest Franchisee to Bring Brand Back to St. Louis

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand expands with second Missouri location under local owners
September 13, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Eager to Support Local School Organizations

Happy Joe’s Eager to Support Local School Organizations

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand to offer variety of fundraising options until the end of 2022
September 7, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Celebrates the Dynamic Duo of Classic Pizzas

Happy Joe’s Celebrates the Dynamic Duo of Classic Pizzas

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand to celebrate both National Cheese Pizza Day and National Pepperoni Pizza Day in September
August 29, 2022 · ·
How Proactive Happy Joe’s Franchisees Maximize Revenue Through Delivery

How Proactive Happy Joe’s Franchisees Maximize Revenue Through Delivery

In the modern restaurant industry, oversaturation and the arrival of new revenue streams have forced operators to learn to adapt…
July 19, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Prepares to Bring its Pizza and Party Paradise to Egypt and the Middle East

Happy Joe’s Prepares to Bring its Pizza and Party Paradise to Egypt and the Middle East

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand to open first restaurants in Cairo come July as part of 25-unit franchise agreement
July 12, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Guests Coming Back In, But Outside Sales Stay Strong

Happy Joe’s Guests Coming Back In, But Outside Sales Stay Strong

Iconic Midwestern pizza chain sees loyalty rewards, mobile orders, innovative menu offerings add up to steady revenue streams in takeout…
July 5, 2022 · ·
Enjoy Fun Under the Sun with Happy Joe’s Summeroni Pizza and Ice Cream

Enjoy Fun Under the Sun with Happy Joe’s Summeroni Pizza and Ice Cream

Iconic Midwestern pizza brand offering pepperoni-loaded delight and ice cream as seasonal specials now through Aug. 30
June 21, 2022 · ·
Have a Magical Father’s Day with Happy Joe’s Endless Buffet

Have a Magical Father’s Day with Happy Joe’s Endless Buffet

Iowa-based pizza chain to offer all-you-can-eat Father's Day brunch buffet and give away FREE pizza for a year on June…
June 16, 2022 · ·
Make Lasting Memories with Your Graduate at Happy Joe’s

Make Lasting Memories with Your Graduate at Happy Joe’s

Iowa-based pizza chain offers catering, to-go and dine-in options this graduation season
June 3, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Teams Up with Goldbelly to Deliver One-of-a-Kind Pizza Creations Nationwide

Happy Joe’s Teams Up with Goldbelly to Deliver One-of-a-Kind Pizza Creations Nationwide

Iowa-based pizza chain's Taco Joe Pizza 2 Pack, Mexican Pizza Combo 3 Pack, Morning Offerings 2 Pack and more now…
May 19, 2022 · ·
How Happy Joe’s CEO Immerses Himself in the Brand’s Family-Centric Culture

How Happy Joe’s CEO Immerses Himself in the Brand’s Family-Centric Culture

Happy Joe's CEO, President and Chief Happiness Officer Tom Sacco has carefully cultivated a positive culture among guests, staff, vendors…
May 12, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Spotlights Mexican Pizzas During Popular Mexi-Fest

Happy Joe’s Spotlights Mexican Pizzas During Popular Mexi-Fest

Iowa-based pizza chain celebrates Mexican-style pizzas in honor of the original Taco Joe
May 5, 2022 · ·
Share a Smile with Mom at Happy Joe’s this Mother’s Day

Share a Smile with Mom at Happy Joe’s this Mother’s Day

Iowa-based pizza chain to offer all-you-can-eat Mother's Day brunch buffet and give away FREE pizza for a year on May…
May 4, 2022 · ·
Happy Joe’s Same-Store Sales Continue to Soar During 50th Anniversary Year

Happy Joe’s Same-Store Sales Continue to Soar During 50th Anniversary Year

46-unit pizza chain sees record-breaking numbers due to technological investments in loyalty rewards, mobile orders and more
April 20, 2022 · ·
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