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Updated RecentlyHappy Joe's Franchise
Pizza restaurant and ice cream parlor
Lawrence Joseph Whitty had worked in the bakery business for years before becoming an assistant manager at a Shakey's pizzeria. He decided to combine his baking skills with the experience he had gained from working at a pizza restaurant, where he would often hear families decide to go out for ice cream for dessert. Combining pizza and ice cream, Whitty opened the first Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor in East Davenport, Iowa, in 1972. His signature item was the Happy Joe's Special, a pizza with Canadian bacon and sauerkraut that Whitty created from leftovers in his mother's kitchen. After a franchisee suggested adding tacos to the menu, Whitty created the restaurant's best-selling product, the Taco Pizza.
Seeking new franchisees in the following regions/states:
Size Restaurant or Happy Joe’s PizzaGrille Restaurant is $279,750 to
$1,030,625. This includes $0 to $16,500 that must be paid to the
franchisor or an affiliate.
operations of a Happy Joe’s DELCO Facility is $164,500 to $423,000. This
includes the $0 to $16,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an
affiliate.
Satellite ranges from $24,470 to $132,340. This includes the $0 to
$16,500 paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Area
Developer business ranges from $17,625 to $94,100. This includes the
development fee ranging from $15,000 to $45,000 that must be paid to the
franchisor.
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How much does it cost to open a Happy Joe's Franchise?
The investment required to open a Happy Joe's Franchise is between $24,470-$1,030,625. There is an initial franchise fee of $15,000-$17,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Happy Joe's name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$24,470-$1,030,625 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$15,000-$17,000 - Royalty Fee:
4.5%-5% - Advertising Fee:
1.5% - Term of Agreement:
15 years - Renewal Fee:
10% of fee or $2K
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When did Happy Joe's start Franchising? 1973
United States: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Wisconsin
International:
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Training
On-The-Job Training: 300 hours
Classroom Training: 40 hours
Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Marketing
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social media
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
33% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 45
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Business Experience:
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Happy Joe's Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Happy Joe's
Happy Joe's
2705 Happy Joe Dr.
Bettendorf,
IA
52722