KEWANEE, ILLINOIS (December 12, 2024) — Happy Joe’s will be serving up its signature slices and scoops in Kewanee with a new location opening on December 16. Located at 515 Tenney St, directly across from Wethersfield Elementary and Wethersfield High School, this will mark the brand’s eighth Prairie State restaurant, joining locations in Galena, Milan, Coal Valley, Aledo, Moline, East Moline, and Rock Island.
To commemorate the opening, a Lollapalooza Pizza cutting ceremony will take place on December 16, featuring community leaders, company representatives, and franchisees Eric Ellenberger and Jamie O’Neill.
In the lead-up to the grand opening, Happy Joe’s will host a Friends and Family Night on December 13, followed by a VIP Night on December 14.
“Happy Joe’s is all about bringing families and communities together through amazing food and joyful experiences,” said CEO and Chief Happiness Officer Tom Sacco. “Eric and Jamie are passionate about continuing that tradition in Kewanee, and we’re thrilled to see their vision come to life in our native Midwest region.”
The Kewanee Happy Joe’s will operate Sunday, 8AM-8PM; Monday through Thursday, 8AM-10PM, and Friday and Saturday, 8AM-11PM.
The newest Happy Joe’s location features fan-favorite menu items, including the iconic Taco Joe pizza, a Midwest favorite topped with ground beef, refried beans, taco sauce, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Guests can also enjoy the brand’s beloved Lollapalooza Pizza, alongside a variety of sweet ice-cream treats.
For more information about Happy Joe’s, visit HappyJoesFranchising.com. For information on starting a Happy Joe’s Pizza franchise, contact Kat Davidson at KatD@drhnow.com or call 678.485.8413.
About Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream
Founded in 1972 by Joe Whitty in Davenport, Iowa, Happy Joe’s dream was to create a restaurant concept that focused on serving America’s two favorite foods — pizza and ice cream — in a family-friendly, celebratory environment. Owned and operated by Dynamic Restaurant Holdings Inc, Happy Joe’s has been named a FastCasual “Top 200” concept, Franchise Times “Top 400” business, and Nation’s Restaurant News “Top 500” restaurant. The family-centric, child entertainment franchise pizza brand has eight company-owned and 34 franchise locations throughout the Midwest with more in the pipeline. To learn more, visit HappyJoes.com or follow Happy Joe’s on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
