Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
Happy Joe’s franchises family-friendly restaurants offering pizza, ice cream, pasta, sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and other food and beverages in a fun atmosphere with features like birthday parties and entertainment centers. Franchisees can operate Full-Size Restaurants with dine-in seating for 150-250 customers or DELCO Facilities focused on carry-out and delivery, using a proprietary business system. The business model centers on franchising to entrepreneurs targeting families seeking casual dining experiences.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 1.8% ad fund + $35/mo Stella online training
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Gross Sales for 21 Full-Size HAPPY JOE'S Restaurants and six DELCO Restaurants for the year ending September 30, 2024.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 27 franchised units (21 Full-Size and 6 DELCO) using their respective average gross sales: (21 units * $923,741 + 6 units * $885,278) / 27 total units = $915,193.67. Median gross revenue, quartile revenues, and any profit/income metrics could not be determined for the entire sample from the provided segmented data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor Compares to Other Pizza Franchises
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Pizza
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Pizza
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor Current | $547K - $1.4M | $40K | 6.0% | 29 |
| PIZZA HUT (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $51K - $304K | $10K | 10.0% | 1,332 |
| PAPA MURPHY'S | $367K - $733K | $25K | 5.0% | 1,001 |
| BLAZE PIZZA | $597K - $1.1M | $30K | 5.0% | 283 |
| BLAZE PIZZA | $667K - $1.1M | $30K | 5.0% | 254 |
| Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. | $147K - $501K | $35K | 5.0% | 131 |
Pizza Average 10 franchises | $409K - $940K | $29K | 5.7% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 10 Pizza franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchisees (2016 - 2023)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
President/CEO Thomas Sacco was CEO of Flipdaddy’s LLC, which filed Chapter 11 on Dec 6, 2018 (dismissed Feb 9, 2021). Four operating affiliates (HJ Dynamic Holdings LLC, TS Dynamic Holdings LLC, Dynamic Restaurant Acquisition Inc., TS Dynamic Acquisition Inc.) filed Chapter 11 on Sep 2, 2022 (plan approved).
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchise ranges from $546,643 to $1,358,853. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchise is $915,193.67.
How many Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor has 29 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2000.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchises. Historical data shows 3 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,238,333. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor a good franchise to buy?
Happy Joe's and Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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