Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream News & Media

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona store in Tucson area

March 19, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened its first Arizona location in the Tucson area, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona restaurant

March 10, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is entering Arizona with the opening of a Tucson-area location, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream continues Southeast expansion with Arizona restaurant

December 12, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Tucson in early 2026. It's the brand's first entry into the market, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's to open in Tucson, Arizona

December 3, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Tucson, Arizona, in early 2026. The location marks the brand's first entry into the market and a key step in its…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream rolls out food truck

October 3, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is rolling out a pizzeria food truck that will appear at high-traffic community events across the U.S.

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Happy Joe's permanently reduces prices on top 2 pizzas

August 8, 2025

While other pizzerias have raised prices due to inflation and rising costs, Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, based in Iowa, is permanently…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reopens in New Ulm, Minnesota

July 30, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened in New Ulm, Minnesota under the helm of local owner and operator Travis Hermel, a former longtime Happy Joe's…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream unveils prototype in Florida

May 22, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has entered Florida with a location in Navarre that opened last month. The brand has a record turnout for its prototype…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream seeks franchisees for key Iowa markets

May 14, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened franchise development opportunities in its home state of Iowa, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream debuts Texas development opportunities

April 18, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened key Texas markets for development and seeking operators to expand its brand into the Lonestar State.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream landing in Florida

April 17, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open its first restaurant and fun center in April 28 in Navarre, Florida, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to develop eastern, central Iowa

April 8, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is welcoming franchise inquiries in eastern and central Iowa, where the brand had units for decades, according to a press…

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Love is in the air (and the oven): Heart-shaped pizzas rise in popularity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizzerias are offering heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day, a sweet and savory way to say "I love you." Learn about creating heart-shaped pizzas and why…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream returns to Fargo after 2022 closing

December 27, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The location is the fourth Happy Joe's in North Dakota. A previous location on…

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Pizza Marketplace's Top 5 Articles for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A look back at the top five articles that captured our audience's attention this year.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to open Illinois restaurant

December 13, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open a location in Kewanee, Illinois, on Dec. 16, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's to increase Illinois footprint

October 3, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will grow its footprint in Illinois with the signing of a new franchise agreement for the state. The deal will introduce…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream expands across Southwest, Midwest

September 19, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has inked a 10-unit deal and two single unit franchises. It's the latest step in the company's continued growth across the…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream hits Florida

September 6, 2024

Midwestern favorite Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open its first restaurant in Florida to the public on Sept. 30th, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream expands in Egypt

August 14, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has continued its expansion in Egypt with openings in Cairo, Giza and the North Coast. The brand has plans to enter markets…

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