Food Chain - Issue 199 - April 2024 | Page 85

_________________ Happy Joe ’ s Pizza and Ice Cream

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Happy Joe ’ s Chief Happiness Officer reveals his recipe for success

Headquartered in Davenport , Iowa , Happy Joe ’ s Pizza and Ice Cream Ltd ( Happy Joe ’ s ) was founded in 1972 by Lawrence ‘ Joe ’ Whitty , a professional baker known as Happy Joe . Originally a single , family-owned pizza and ice cream restaurant , Happy Joe ’ s has since evolved into an iconic Midwestern pizza chain . With over 50 restaurants throughout the US , the company is renowned for its signature specialty pizzas , ice cream , birthday parties , Happy the Dog mascot , and most importantly , for creating cherished memories for generations of guests . Happy Joe ’ s remarkable expansion led to international ventures , including several restaurants in Egypt , with plans to establish a further 25 units across the Middle East .

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