Happy Joe's Pizza - Navarre

Happy Joe's Pizza - Navarre Welcome to Happy Joe's in Navarre: home of the Taco Pizza! We're all about fun and great-tasting
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🙌 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.

11/30/2025

We currently do not have anything left for pizzas, but we do still have ice cream, wings and limited apps.

11/30/2025

I'm sorry if you haven't been able to make it today but we need to close early due to us being out of product. We're terribly sorry for those who wanted one last trip.

Now for the good stuff 🍕🍦We would love for y'all to join us today for our final Sunday brunch!! We'll be serving up sau...
11/30/2025

Now for the good stuff 🍕🍦

We would love for y'all to join us today for our final Sunday brunch!! We'll be serving up sausage links, bacon, breakfast burritos, breakfast scramblers, cinnamon rolls and of course PIZZA 🍕🍕 And if a protein packed salad is more your thing, we got you covered as well 🥗🥗💪🏻

Brunch is on like from 11a - 2p TODAY!

Our man behind the bar - RYAN - will be in at 12p and ready to serve up good vibes and pour some beers and w**e 🍺🍻🍷

👉🏻👉🏻****we are starting to run out of items***👈🏻👈🏻

Grilled chicken - we out. Apologies in advance all you chicken bacon ranch and chicken hot wing fans 🥺

Straws - we out.

Large original pizzas - we out.

Toilet paper - WE HAVE 🧻🧻😃

We're here till 8p tonight.

Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏻

11/30/2025

🌍 To the world: Thank you for everything! 🙏🏻

This journey has been an incredible adventure, filled with a whirlwind of emotions. Even though we never intended to close our doors 218 days after opening them 🙄😣 we will forever cherish every moment, every tear, every joy, and every team member, vendor, consultant, friend and foe who walked on this journey with us, no matter how briefly.

👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻Thank you to all the guests who walked through our doors, every delivery we made to y'all, and for your patience as we navigated our learning curve. It truly takes a village, and we are blessed to have ours! 👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻

My oldest son reminded me yesterday that you can't score unless you take the shot. Well - we sure did take the shot. Not the outcome we prayed for or expected but guess what? We have .

Forever grateful for this journey. God is SOOOO good. Amen we serve a God who created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th. A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G is possible, y'all 🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻🎤🫳🏻

To the Happy Joe's Pizza support center, thank you for taking a chance on us. Destiny Raine Gorden I adore you. Thank you, friend 😘🙏🏻 Love you all 💕

Jen and Jeff

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream! Have a wonderful holiday!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream! Have a wonderful holiday!

11/27/2025

To Our Navarre Community,
We want to share some difficult news. After much effort and consideration, Happy Joe’s Navarre will be closing permanently. Our last day of operation will be this Sunday, November 30th.
This is not the outcome we ever hoped for. From the moment we opened our doors, our dream was to create a place where families could gather, kids could celebrate, laughter could fill the dining room, and our community could feel welcome. Navarre embraced us in a way we will never forget, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us along the way.
We have worked tirelessly to keep the restaurant going despite the challenges we’ve faced, but we have reached a point where continuing is no longer possible. Making this decision has been incredibly hard, especially because of what this place has meant to us and to so many of you.
What stands out most are the moments we shared together:
Birthday parties full of excitement,
Families enjoying time together over pizza,
Kids beaming with joy over ice cream,
Regulars who became familiar faces and friends.
These memories are what made this restaurant more than a business, they made it part of the community.
To every customer who walked through our doors, offered encouragement, brought your families, or simply chose to spend part of your day with us, thank you. Your support gave this place life, warmth, and meaning.
As we approach our final day, we invite you to stop by if you’d like to say goodbye, share a memory, or enjoy one last meal with us. It would mean a great deal to our team.
Navarre, thank you for giving us the chance to serve you. Though our time here is ending, we will always be grateful for the moments we shared and the community that made them possible.
With appreciation,
Happy Joe’s Navarre

11/26/2025

🌮🍕 This Thanksgiving week, we're extra thankful for one thing ... the Taco Joe.

It's the MVP that brings everyone back together - perfect for family hangouts, late-night bites that aren't turkey, and fueling up before holiday shopping.

11/25/2025

Meet the BLT pizza! It's everything you love about a classic BLT ... but better, because it's pizza.

Happy Joe's Pizza - Navarre will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. We hope everyone enjoys the day with family and...
11/24/2025

Happy Joe's Pizza - Navarre will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. We hope everyone enjoys the day with family and friends.

It's Friday - time to spend the rest of the day thinking of what pizza to order when you get home!
11/21/2025

It's Friday - time to spend the rest of the day thinking of what pizza to order when you get home!

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2502 Highway 87 S
Navarre, FL
32566

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+12149300961

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