Pizza

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Unit

Davenport, IA · Founded 1972 · HPPY

Happy Joe's Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Happy Joe's restaurants featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and menu items consisting of pizza, ice cream, and related food items, including breakfast foods, available in three formats: Full-Size Counter Service Restaurant, Full-Size Hybrid Restaurant, and DELCO Facility (delivery and carryout only).

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
32
units (2025)
0.0%
year over year

Units by Year

42
2021
38
2022
38
2023
32
2024
32
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$322,862 – $1,358,853
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$40,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
1.8%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of Gross Sales

Leadership

  • Thomas Sacco

    President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

  • Aaron Huber

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Kathy Davidson

    Vice President of Franchise Development

  • Ashley Balluff

    Vice President of Training & Culinary Development

  • Jenny Culp

    Vice President of Purchasing & Supply Chain

  • Christopher Anschutz

    Vice President of Operations

  • Kristel Whitty Ersan

    Director of Community & Public Relations

  • Phil Pendleton

    Director of Special Projects

  • Abigail “Abby” Rock

    Vice President of Marketing

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
8
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
4
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
25 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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