Hungry Howie's Pizza

Hungry Howie's Pizza is an American pizza chain founded in 1973. The company's headquarters are located in Madison Heights, Michigan. The first Hungry Howie's Pizza location was opened in Taylor, Michigan by founders James Hearn and Steven Jackson.

History

Hungry Howie's Pizza was founded by James Hearn and Steven Jackson in 1973. The first location was a converted hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan. The company began franchising in 1982 and by 1983, had 12 locations. As of 2021, Hungry Howie's Pizza has over 550 locations across the United States.

Menu

Hungry Howie's Pizza is known for its "Flavored Crust" pizzas, which include flavors such as butter, butter cheese, Cajun, garlic herb, onion, ranch, sesame, and Asiago cheese. In addition to pizza, the menu also includes submarine sandwiches, chicken wings, salads, and breadsticks.

Business Model

Hungry Howie's Pizza operates on a franchise business model. The company provides training, marketing, and ongoing support to its franchisees. The initial franchise fee is $25,000, with ongoing royalty fees of 5.5%.

Recognition

Hungry Howie's Pizza has received numerous awards and recognitions. In 2009, it was named "Chain of the Year" by Pizza Today magazine. It has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 500 Franchise.

See Also

• List of pizza chains of the United States
• Pizza in the United States