Happy Joe’s Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party

June 23, 2026 // Franchising.com // DAVENPORT, Iowa — Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is kicking off the season by teaming up with Pepsi and Mountain Dew to bring families together through iconic flavors, nostalgic moments, and AMERICA250-inspired experiences designed to spark smiles with every visit. The limited-time offering runs through Aug. 15.

This summer, a limited-time sweepstakes is offered at participating locations. Entrants who purchase a specialty pizza and Mountain Dew may enter for a chance to win one of three grand-prize $3,000 trips to the nation’s capital, along with 13 weekly Mountain Dew prize packs featuring branded items and gift cards. Entrants can enter by scanning a QR code available in-store or on their receipt and uploading proof of purchase, with one entry permitted per person daily.

Happy Joe’s restaurants around the country hosted AMERICA250 Block Party events on June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring free slices of the limited-time AMERICA250 Birthday Cake Pizza, bingo, trivia, music, and games, while supplies last. The events included themed giveaways and complimentary red, white, and blue popcorn for kids from June 29 to July 31. In case of rain, activities moved to June 30. To locate participating locations nationwide, Block Party Locations by state.

The limited-time menu includes the following items available through Aug. 15:

• BBQ Brisket Pizza: loaded with authentic Texas-smoked brisket, mozzarella and blended cheeses, crispy pickle chips, onions, and a drizzle of signature barbecue sauce. Small pizzas start at $20.99.
• BBQ Chicken Pizza: stacked with juicy chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar cheeses. Small pizzas start at $14.99.
• AMERICA250 Birthday Cake: crafted with real cake and vanilla pudding, then topped with red, white, and blue cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles. Small cakes start at $11.99.

Menu pricing, participation, and availability may vary by location.

“Happy Joe’s has always been about more than what’s on the menu — we have earned the reputation of being the best birthday host in America, creating magical memories for guests sitting around our dining room tables,” said Tom Sacco, chief happiness officer, chief executive officer, and president. “For generations, our restaurants have been places where birthdays are celebrated, traditions are passed down, and shared experiences leave a lasting impact. From Family Nights to neighborhood Block Parties, this season is all about creating new moments families will remember long after the fireworks fade.”

The limited-time menu is available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery at participating locations nationwide through Aug. 15. The sweepstakes are available at participating Mountain Dew-serving locations.

For more information, official sweepstakes rules, or to enter, visit mountaindewpromos.com/happyjoes. To learn more about Happy Joe’s, visit happyjoes.com. For information on owning a Happy Joe’s Pizza franchise, contact Kat Davidson at [email protected], or visit HappyJoesFranchising.com.

*The Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older residing in AZ, IA, IL, MN, ND, and WI. Sweepstakes participation is available only at participating Pepsi-serving locations and excludes Morrison, Illinois. Employees of Pepsi-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Inc., Happy Joe’s, the Sweepstakes Administrator, and their respective affiliated companies, agencies, and immediate family or household members are not eligible to participate or win. Additional terms, eligibility requirements, and official rules apply.

SOURCE Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream

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