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Happy Joe’s Spotlights Systemwide Success at 2026 Annual Conference

Happy Joe’s Spotlights Systemwide Success at 2026 Annual Conference

Event recognized franchisees, operators, vendors, support center staff, and community leaders from across the brand
May 22, 2026 · ·
Happy Joe’s Cuts a Slice of History with New Shop in Old Pueblo

Happy Joe’s Cuts a Slice of History with New Shop in Old Pueblo

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has officially arrived in Arizona, bringing its famous pizza-cutting ceremony and family-friendly atmosphere to…
March 9, 2026 · ·
Happy Joe’s Gives Back with Charity of the Month Initiative

Happy Joe’s Gives Back with Charity of the Month Initiative

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is launching a new Charity of the Month initiative to provide consistent support for…
February 16, 2026 · ·
Happy Joe’s Reflects on a Milestone Year of Growth, Recognition and Community Impact

Happy Joe’s Reflects on a Milestone Year of Growth, Recognition and Community Impact

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream concluded a successful 2025 defined by national industry awards, strategic expansion into new markets…
January 28, 2026 · ·
Happy Joe’s Shares Heart with Adoring Fans

Happy Joe’s Shares Heart with Adoring Fans

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is celebrating the season by bringing back its customizable heart-shaped pizzas and offering a…
January 21, 2026 · ·
Happy Joe’s Continues Southwest Expansion in Arizona

Happy Joe’s Continues Southwest Expansion in Arizona

Happy Joe's Pizza is bringing its signature Taco Joe Pizza, amazing sundaes, and family-friendly fun to Tucson, Arizona, with a…
December 3, 2025 · ·
Smiles on Wheels: Happy Joe’s Brings Joy to Communities with New Food Truck

Smiles on Wheels: Happy Joe’s Brings Joy to Communities with New Food Truck

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is hitting the road with its first branded food truck, bringing pizza, ice cream,…
October 2, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Expands Leadership Team with Four Key Executive Appointments

Happy Joe’s Expands Leadership Team with Four Key Executive Appointments

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has strengthened its leadership team with four key executive appointments, bringing decades of experience…
September 25, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Reopens in New Ulm with Community-Focused Franchisees

Happy Joe’s Reopens in New Ulm with Community-Focused Franchisees

Renewed location once again ignites brand's Minnesota presence with nostalgic roots and local leadership
July 29, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Hits Midyear Milestones with Record-Breaking Sales and Continued Growth

Happy Joe’s Hits Midyear Milestones with Record-Breaking Sales and Continued Growth

Iconic Midwest pizza brand expands to Florida, earns industry honors and builds momentum for back half of 2025
July 21, 2025 · ·
Pizza with a Purpose: Happy Joe’s Delivers Compassion Even When it’s not Easy

Pizza with a Purpose: Happy Joe’s Delivers Compassion Even When it’s not Easy

Popular pizza brand makes community service part of its DNA
June 26, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Opens Key Texas Markets for Development

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Opens Key Texas Markets for Development

Iconic Midwest brand seeks new operators to expand its legacy into the Lonestar State
April 17, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Welcomes Key Iowa Markets for Development

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Welcomes Key Iowa Markets for Development

Iconic Midwest brand seeks new operators to reclaim its legacy in eastern and central Iowa
April 8, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Rises in Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Rises in Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Iconic Midwest brand is recognized for its leadership, growth and staying power
April 4, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Helps Cupid Out With Heart-Shaped Pizzas

Happy Joe’s Helps Cupid Out With Heart-Shaped Pizzas

Iconic brand from American Heartland reintroduces Valentine's special made for love
January 27, 2025 · ·
Happy Joe’s Signals Triumphant Return to Fargo

Happy Joe’s Signals Triumphant Return to Fargo

Iconic brand from American Heartland reintroduces itself to twin-city area
December 19, 2024 · ·
Happy Joe’s Brings Lollapalooza-Level Pizza Party Vibes to Kewanee

Happy Joe’s Brings Lollapalooza-Level Pizza Party Vibes to Kewanee

Iconic Midwest pizza and ice cream brand opens eighth Illinois location
December 12, 2024 · ·
Happy Joe’s Launches Hollie Matthys’ Scholarship Award

Happy Joe’s Launches Hollie Matthys’ Scholarship Award

New program encourages team members and their families to pursue higher education, trade and vocational training
December 6, 2024 · ·
Happy Joe’s Plans Huge Surprise for Arizona

Happy Joe’s Plans Huge Surprise for Arizona

Midwest pizza brand signs another agreement in The Grand Canyon State
October 28, 2024 · ·
Happy Joe’s Hires New Controller in Continued Effort to Grow Brand Across the Country

Happy Joe’s Hires New Controller in Continued Effort to Grow Brand Across the Country

Midwestern pizza brand brings Aaron Huber on board to increase financial efficiency
October 23, 2024 · ·
Happy Joe’s Expands Footprint with New Illinois Agreement

Happy Joe’s Expands Footprint with New Illinois Agreement

After westward expansion, the iconic pizza brand is growing in the northeast
October 2, 2024 · ·
Happy Joe’s Expands Across Southwest and Midwest With New Franchise Deals

Happy Joe’s Expands Across Southwest and Midwest With New Franchise Deals

Demand grows across the globe for iconic brand from American Heartland
September 18, 2024 · ·
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