Discover the Midwest Nostalgia Coming to DFW With Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
The deal marks a milestone moment for the business, which has spent more than 50 years building a loyal following across the Midwest. Now, it’s introducing those time-honored traditions to a brand-new region. Known for pairing family dining with a fun party atmosphere, the concept is designed to bring people together and help them create lifelong memories.
The DFW Development Strategy for Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
BB3 Hospitality Co. is led by the husband-and-wife team of Jeremy and Elizabeth Aune, who are seasoned entrepreneurs. For Jeremy, the partnership carries a deep personal connection since he grew up eating at the original locations in the Quad Cities where the brand got its start. Elizabeth’s enthusiasm for the opportunity grew through conversations with Tom Sacco, the President and Chief Happiness Officer at the company, whose passion for the legacy reinforced that this was the right fit for their family’s next business venture.
As Area Developers, the Aunes will oversee expansion efforts across four key counties in the region:
- Collin County
- Dallas County
- Denton County
- Tarrant County
The team also holds the ability to bring on additional franchisees within their assigned territory to help accelerate growth.
Savoring the Menu at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
“Seeing BB3 Hospitality Co. sign on for multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth is exactly the kind of momentum we hoped for when we opened up Texas for development,” says Tom Sacco, President and Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Joe’s. “DFW is one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, with the population growth and family demographics we look for, and a family like the Aunes is who you want carrying that torch into a new state. I can’t wait to watch what they build – and I’ve got a feeling our Taco Pizza and Smoked BBQ Brisket Pizza are going to feel right at home in Texas.”…