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Squisito® Pizza and Pasta vs HAPPY JOE’S Area Director

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Squisito® Pizza and Pasta and HAPPY JOE’S Area Director are full-service restaurants franchises. Squisito® Pizza and Pasta requires an investment of $265K – $838K while HAPPY JOE’S Area Director requires $253K – $846K. In terms of revenue, Squisito® Pizza and Pasta reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. FranchiseVerdict rates Squisito® Pizza and Pasta B (Above Average) and HAPPY JOE’S Area Director F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$265K – $838K
$253K – $846K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$240K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
None
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$969K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
9
1
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2010
2023
FDD Year
2024
2026