Franchising

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

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March 19, 2026

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

The restaurant, located at 11695 N. Oracle Road., will offer dine-in, carryout and delivery.

"Our restaurant has always been about more than what's on the plate," Tom Sacco, CEO, president and chief happiness officer of Happy Joe's, said in the press release. "Our pizza-cutting ceremonies capture that spirit perfectly. They're fun, memorable and reflect the happiness we aim to bring into every community we serve."

The Arizona restaurant is operated by MC2 Entertainment Group LLC.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is based in Davenport, Iowa, and has three company-owned restaurants and 35 franchised locations throughout the Midwest with more in the pipeline.