Happy Joe's Pizza

Happy Joe's Pizza Welcome to Happy Joe's in Cedar Rapids: home of the Taco Pizza! We're all about fun and

🙌 The weekend is HERE! And this BLT pizza is calling your name.What’s on your Happy Joe’s order this weekend? Tell us i...
10/09/2026

🙌 The weekend is HERE! And this BLT pizza is calling your name.

What’s on your Happy Joe’s order this weekend? Tell us in the comments.

🍕 🍝 DINNER TONIGHT. DINNER TOMORROW. DONE!Why stop at one meal? Through October, order any large pizza at regular price ...
10/06/2026

🍕 🍝 DINNER TONIGHT. DINNER TOMORROW. DONE!

Why stop at one meal? Through October, order any large pizza at regular price and add a ready-to-bake pasta that feeds 4 for just $10!

Choose from sausage, chicken Alfredo, or spaghetti & meatballs - and save more than $20 while you’re at it!

Order in-store or online with code PASTA.

Available at participating locations.

Choose any large pizza at regular price and take home a ready-to-bake pasta that feeds 4 for just $10! That’s tomorrow’s...
10/02/2026

Choose any large pizza at regular price and take home a ready-to-bake pasta that feeds 4 for just $10! That’s tomorrow’s dinner handled - and you’ll save more than $20!

👉 Order in-store or online using code PASTA!

Available through Oct. 31 at participating locations.

October's Pizza of the Month is the Meatworks, and it's loaded with pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, beef AND bacon p...
10/01/2026

October's Pizza of the Month is the Meatworks, and it's loaded with pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, beef AND bacon pieces. 🤤

Grab a large for just $21.99 all month long at participating locations!

🔥 That first bite of pizza fresh from the oven? Nothing beats it. Especially when it’s hot, melty, and headed straight t...
09/30/2026

🔥 That first bite of pizza fresh from the oven? Nothing beats it. Especially when it’s hot, melty, and headed straight to your table.

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Carlos Araujo, President, caraujo@happyjoes.comLocal Investor Group Acq...
09/30/2026

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Carlos Araujo, President, [email protected]

Local Investor Group Acquires Happy Joe's; Carlos Araujo Named President

New Quad Cities ownership commits to the food, the restaurants, and the franchise owners that made the brand a Midwest tradition.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (September 30, 2026) - A group of Quad Cities investors has acquired Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, including the brand's franchising company and its three company-owned restaurants in Bettendorf and Davenport. Carlos Araujo, an executive with the ownership group, has been named President and will lead the company.

The new ownership said it is building on what already makes Happy Joe's special, and that its early work will focus on the fundamentals guests and franchise owners care about most, with changes introduced thoughtfully over time.

“Happy Joe's has meant something to families in this region for more than fifty years, and that is not something you take lightly,” said Araujo. “This is a brand people love, and our job is to take great care of it. Great food every visit, restaurants families are proud to bring their kids to, and birthday parties that create the same memories for the next generation that so many of us grew up with. That is where the work starts.”

Areas of early focus include:
- Great food on every visit, with the same care for dough, toppings, and portions at every location.
- Menu updates that celebrate the classics, including the taco pizza, while adding new items, family bundles and lunch options.
- Investing in the company-owned restaurants to make them even more welcoming.
- Growing the birthday party experience that generations of families have loved.
- Expanded support for franchise owners, including operator training and clearer store-level reporting.

“Franchise owners are the heart of this brand. They know their markets and their guests better than anyone,” Araujo said. “Our job is to be a franchisor that is engaged, available, and in their corner, so that every Happy Joe's has what it needs to thrive.”

Kari White, who owns the Happy Joe's franchise in Clinton, Iowa, said the change is exciting news for operators.

“Our guests love this brand, and they tell us every day what Happy Joe's means to their families,” White said. “That is what I am excited about. Celebrating the original taste and the quality this brand was built on, with a team behind us that is all in. As a franchisee, I am ready to put the Happy back in Joe's.”

The ownership group said naming Araujo was its first decision after reaching agreement on the transaction. He has operated restaurants alongside members of the group for a little over a year and brings extensive operating experience across several restaurant brands.

The company will remain headquartered in the Quad Cities, where it was founded. Additional announcements regarding the menu, the restaurants, and franchise development are expected in the months ahead.

About Happy Joe's
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opened its first restaurant on November 16, 1972, when founder Joe Whitty combined a pizzeria and an ice cream parlor in Davenport, Iowa. Whitty introduced the taco pizza in 1974, and it remains the brand's best-selling item. Happy Joe's operates franchised and company-owned restaurants across the Midwest and is known for its pizza, its ice cream, and the birthday parties that generations of families in the region grew up with. More information is available at happyjoes.com.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out for the Happy Joe’s Kids Micro-Marathon in Downtown Moline over the weekend! W...
09/28/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out for the Happy Joe’s Kids Micro-Marathon in Downtown Moline over the weekend!

We loved seeing so many kids of all ages and abilities lace up, get moving and cross that finish line!

Thanks for running with Happy Joe’s!

🌮🍕 WEEKEND PLANS? MAKE IT A TACO JOE!The pizza that started it all is calling your name! Grab a Taco Joe this weekend an...
09/25/2026

🌮🍕 WEEKEND PLANS? MAKE IT A TACO JOE!

The pizza that started it all is calling your name! Grab a Taco Joe this weekend and dig into the pizza that made Happy Joe’s famous.

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! A big shoutout to our incredible team who serve up pizzas (and smiles) every single day. We couldn't...
09/01/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! A big shoutout to our incredible team who serve up pizzas (and smiles) every single day. We couldn't do it without you!

08/30/2025

🏈 College football is back! Make your kickoff even better with a Happy Joe's pizza. Perfect for sharing (or not 😉) while you cheer on your team. Order now and let the game day feast begin!

08/28/2025

Taco Joe or Taco Joe Supreme? Which one are you ordering?

08/08/2025

We pile 80 pepperonis on every large Pepperoni Pizza - because you deserve every single slice loaded with flavor. Order one tonight and count them for yourself (if you can wait that long).

07/18/2025

Back in 1974, our founder Happy Joe Whitty took a wild idea - putting taco toppings on a pizza - and created a legend. People thought he was crazy ... until they tasted it. 🌟

Today, the Taco Joe Pizza is still one of our most-loved creations.

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream! Let's celebrate the 4th the classic way with fireworks, freedom, and plenty of pizza! 🍕

06/27/2025

🔥 80 PEPPERONIS. One large pizza. That's how we do it at Happy Joe's! Ready to take on every bite?

🌱🍕 Our Vegetarian Pizza isn't messing around - it's stacked with SIX fresh veggie toppings! (Yes, even sauerkraut!) Perf...
06/24/2025

🌱🍕 Our Vegetarian Pizza isn't messing around - it's stacked with SIX fresh veggie toppings! (Yes, even sauerkraut!) Perfect for veggie lovers or anyone craving flavor-packed goodness.

"Never underestimate the power of friendships. When you find a true friend, hold on tight to them." - Happy Joe Whitty ...
06/19/2025

"Never underestimate the power of friendships. When you find a true friend, hold on tight to them." - Happy Joe Whitty

06/18/2025

🐶 Happy always knows best!

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3315 Williams Boulevard Southwest
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

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+13193960626

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