Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Bring Smiles With Your Own Pizza Franchise
Join a family-friendly brand serving innovative pizza and ice cream treats for over 50 years.
Brand overview
For over 50 years, Happy Joe's has been part of people's happy memories, serving communities with innovative pizza recipes, warm dining environments, and family-friendly fun centers for birthdays, reunions, and celebrations. As the creator of the world's first taco pizza, the fast-casual chain offers specialty pizzas in multiple sizes, pasta dishes, ice cream treats, and game rooms. Owners can operate full-sized dine-in locations with kids party rooms and game areas, or delivery and carry-out-only locations.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
A time-tested, proven business model that removes the guesswork from running your restaurant.
Ongoing corporate support including site selection, national vendor pricing, and targeted marketing.
Multiple day parts and revenue streams spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, delivery, drive-thru, and special events.
A supportive network of multi-generational franchisees who encourage each other.
An award-winning menu featuring innovative recipes that set the standard in the fast-casual sphere.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Unit Sales Volume
Both options enjoy an average unit sales volume of $1.5M+!
Total investment
$313,112–$1,040,320
Cash Required
$150,000
Net worth
$450,000
Franchise fee
$40,000
Royalty fee
5% of gross sales
Ad fund %
1.8%
Total units
32
Financing available
Reduced franchise fee available for honorably discharged veterans, women, and minorities
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
Happy Joe's comprehensive training program teaches you how to smoothly handle day-to-day operations, set and meet growth goals, find and hire friendly staff, engage with your community, leverage important vendor relationships, and market your franchise. You will also benefit from ongoing corporate support for the life of your business, ensuring you always have a partner to help you succeed.
Ideal candidate
The ideal Happy Joe's franchisee is someone who will devote full time to the business venture and is passionate about bringing a family-friendly dining environment to their community. We seek owners who want to create happy memories and serve their neighborhoods with joy.
Take the first step toward owning a beloved pizza and ice cream franchise that has been bringing smiles to communities for generations. With multiple revenue streams and a proven model, a Happy Joe's franchise offers the recipe for lasting success.