Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs, Inc., also known as Hungry Howie's Pizza, is a franchise and the 11th largest pizza chain in the United States, with over 550 locations.[1] Hungry Howie's products include pizza, calzone-style subs, chicken wings and tenders, bread, salads, cookies, and brookies. Its headquarters are located in Madison Heights, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[2]
History
James Hearn opened the first Hungry Howie's on Telegraph Road in Taylor, Michigan in 1973. At the time, Steve Jackson delivered pizzas for Hearn. Howie's soon became a popular hangout for students at nearby Taylor Junior High and Taylor Center High Schools. Hearn and Jackson partnered and, in 1982, made the decision to franchise their operation. The first Hungry Howie's franchise was awarded in 1983.
Within the first three years, the company franchised 65 locations. By 1990, the number had grown to 160. In 2005, the company opened its 500th store.[3] There are currently over 550 Hungry Howie's franchises located in 22 states.