In 2022, QSR listed Happy Joe’s on their Top 50 contenders for the first time. The pizza parlor is a fast-food restaurant founded in 1972 by Lawrence Joseph Whitty, who also worked at Shakey’s Pizza. Happy Joe’s is also family-friendly and celebratory, which was their dream of Whitty when he started this restaurant. 

In the past few years, the American Pizza parlor has experienced a huge rise in their sales, and they have been recognized as having one of the best brands in the QSR industry. With multiple reports stating that Happy Joe’s will be able to make a huge leap in sales in the future, QSR ensured that they got themselves on this brand’s list of top contenders for 2022.

According to Happy Joe’s President and CEO, Tom Sacco, he said, “We are very pleased to be recognized by QSR for our strong brand and product growth over the last few years. This, as we continue on our mission to become America’s number one pizza and ice cream chain.” Sacco continued, “Our brand is not just about Happy Joe’s delicious food. 

It’s all about how we serve our customers, from our friendly staff and clean store environments to the great offers and promotions we regularly run.” On top of being listed as one of the 50 contenders, Happy Joe’s was also titled as one of the brands their customers love (Crunchbase). 

This is not the first time QSR has recognized this brand. Happy Joe’s operates 38 franchise locations in the American Midwest and plans to have over 50 locations open in a few years. As Happy Joe’s continues to develop, it will be one brand that QSR will never forget. According to QSR, the customers love it just as much as the staff loves working there.