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Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Franchise

Pizza delivery and carry-out

In 1973, James Hearn converted a 1,000-square-foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan, into a carry-out and delivery pizzeria called Hungry Howie''s in 1973. Steven Jackson, currently president of Hungry Howie''s, began his career delivering pizza for Hearn. In 1976, he approached Hearn about becoming partners and opening a second Hungry Howie''s location in Southgate, Michigan.

The he partners awarded their first Hungry Howie''s franchise in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in 1983. Hungry Howie''s now has more than 300 locations.

The company offers Flavored Crust'' pizzas in eight varieties, oven-baked submarine sandwiches, Buffalo-style chicken wings and salads. The official pizza of the Detroit Pistons since 1993, Hungry Howie''s has also teamed up with National Coney Island to open Coney Island Pizza.

Please Note: The operators of Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs franchise?

Total Investment: $84,100-$251,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $9,500-$15,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

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Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs News

Pizza Crusts Cross Flavor Edge
For Hungry Howie's CEO and co-founder Steven Jackson, talking about flavored crusts is a two-edged sword. So much so, he says, that the company he founded in 1973 with partner James Hearn, trademarked the term Flavored Crust to describe the pizza Hungry Howie's serves. Jackson just doesn... more

Hungry Howie's President Named Entrepreneur Of The Year
Steve Jackson, president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, has received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 Award for the Central Great Lakes region in the Restaurant / Hospitality Services category. Jackson was selected by an independent panel of judges and was recognized at the competit... more

Hungry Howie's Opens 400th Location
Hungry Howie's Pizza Inc., originators of Flavored Crust(TM) pizza, opened its 400th location in Frankenmuth, Mich. on Wednesday, May 5, 1999. The 400th Hungry Howie's, located at 479 Main Street, held an "Open House" and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Frankenmuth city officials on Ma... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs open? 1973
When did Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs start franchising? 1982

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2007	563	2	0	0
2005	500	2	0	0
2004	482	3	0	0
2003	472	3	0	0
2002	452	3	0	0
2001	427	2	0	0

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): GE Capital

Training & Support

Training
Regional seminars

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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