converted a 1,000 square foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan into a successful carry-out and delivery pizzeria. At the time, Steve Jackson delivered pizzas for Hearn. Over the years, their partnership would evolve into what Hungry Howie’s is today.

How does a single-store operation become a successful multi-unit competitor in the pizza industry? Steve Jackson says, “It takes a fierce desire to succeed in one of the toughest food segments. Major elements in our strategy include excellent products, superior customer service and the marketing savvy to compete against the national pizza chains.”

In 1982, Jackson and Hearn made a decision to franchise their operation. In January 1983, they awarded their first Hungry Howie’s franchise.

Within the next three years, 65 franchises were opened within the Hungry Howie’s system. The company ended the 1980s with over 160 units. Hungry Howie’s opened its 300th location in 1995, and 400th in 1999. In 2004, Hungry Howie’s was awarded “Chain of the Year” by Pizza Today magazine and opened their 500th location in 2005.

A natural step in the course to success was the establishment of Hungry Howie’s Distributing, Inc. The Michigan commissary was opened in 1986. The Florida commissary was opened in 1987. These moves enabled Hungry Howie’s, Inc. to control product consistency and pricing. Jackson strongly believes that meeting the highest quality standards is vital to the success Hungry Howie’s enjoys today.

At Hungry Howie’s, we have combined the right ingredients and years of successful experience to create a superb, growth-oriented business operation. Our delicious, high-quality Flavored Crust™ pizzas, oven baked subs, and salads uniquely position Hungry Howie’s in the pizza marketplace, allowing us to fully capitalize on the fastest growing segment of the food service industry. Through Jackson’s and Hearn’s leadership, Hungry Howie’s has emerged as a major competitor in the pizza marketplace and consistently ranks in the top 10 of the nation’slargest pizza franchises. 

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

There are Hungry Howie's Pizza franchise opportunities available for the right person. Due to the current lending industry and our experience with the lending process, qualified applicants must have:

Positive credit history

THE PIZZA BUSINESS

$604 billion – the restaurant industry sales according to Nations Restaurant Association

$167 billion – the QSR industry sales according to QSR Magazine 

$36 billion – the pizza industry sales according to PMQ Pizza Magazine

3 billion pizzas are sold each year

350 pizza slices are eaten every second

46 is the average number of slices a person eats every year

4th most craved food according to American Dairy Association random sampling survey

There are many food franchise opportunities to choose from, especially in the Pizza category.  That’s why it’s so important to have a distinct point of difference in today’s competitive market place.  Hungry Howie’s has the edge that makes us one of the top franchise opportunities and fastest-growing pizza chains in the country right now.