Franchising

For over thirty–five years, Hungry Howie's Pizza has built a better pizza franchise eight different ways – or more specifically, with eight flavors of crust. Branding itself as the home of the Original Flavored Crust pizza, the chain has made its mark by offering customers a choice of original, ranch, onion, garlic herb, sesame seed, buttered, butter cheese and cajun. That twist on the traditional pizza menu instantly sets Hungry Howie's apart from the look–alike pizza franchises, making it a good investment for prospective franchise owners. With over 575 locations in 24 states they have combined the right ingredients to create a competitive, growth–oriented operation. In 2004, Pizza Today Magazine named Hungry Howie's Pizza Chain of the Year.

Why Hungry Howie’s?

Hungry Howie’s utilizes innovative management procedures and marketing strategies to support the day-to-day operations of stores. They provide a variety of services and programs to help create franchisee market share. Franchisees receive:

In addition to Hungry Howie’s unique Flavored Crust Pizzas, the menu includes eight oven-baked calzone-style subs, three types of Howie bread, chicken tenders, chicken wings and an assortment of delicious salads. The dough is prepared fresh daily in each store using only the highest quality ingredients. The Hungry Howie’s commissaries provide volume purchasing and consistent products.

Franchise Business Review surveyed Hungry Howie’s franchisees in 2006 on the support from their corporate office, the operation itself and their overall satisfaction. Out of the 200 companies surveyed, Hungry Howie’s ranked #13. 2004 Franchisee of the Year, Jerry Heath, attributes his success to the support he receives, “I’ve been successful because I trusted the Hungry Howie’s formula.”

Franchise Testimonials

“I signed my Franchise Agreement on June 28th, 1993. Had I known as much about the pizza business and Hungry Howie’s then, as I do now, I would have signed sooner. Someone is always on the other end of the phone, no matter what the need is and the main focus is to operate profitable stores, not just high volume.”
Gary, Wyandotte, MI

Future Development

Hungry Howie’s has markets available nationwide, making their concept attractive to multi-unit operators. Hungry Howie’s has developed the franchise with the philosophy of always maintaining conservative, manageable growth.

If Hungry Howie’s grows at the planned rate, it would have the potential to threaten large, national chains, according to marketing strategist Al Ries, of Roswell, GA based Ries & Ries.

Brian Ognian, VP of Franchise Development states, “Our satisfied franchisees are our biggest selling point. The ultimate compliment is when a franchisee is selling for us through word of mouth. No hard sell at Hungry Howie’s, if I have to convince you to sign, you should be doing something else.” The development team believes they are not helping the company by awarding franchises to people not cut out for the business when they know the fit isn’t right. The team is committed to the continuing growth and expansion of the franchise system with quality franchisees.

As you explore other investment opportunities, you will realize the intense commitment Hungry Howie’s has made to their concept, products and franchisees. Hungry Howie’s represents a significant investment value to participate in a growing franchise system that offers great opportunities across the globe.

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Site Selection & Lease Negotiation

Hungry Howie’s assists you in locating a prime site for your new store by focusing on key elements such as consumer demographics, competitive analysis, traffic and accessibility. Lease negotiation assistance is also available to ensure the most favorable contract terms. Your 1,000 to 1,500 square-foot store is carefully designed for optimum efficiency. We counsel you on every aspect of leasehold construction from the start, until your store opens.

Four week comprehensive training program

Our training techniques are introduced to you during an intensive four week training program at our corporate headquarters and franchise training stores. You receive both classroom instruction and in-store training in all essential areas of the business:

Administration and Daily Operations
Accounting and Inventory Control
Product Specifications and Product Preparation
Delivery Operations
Controllable Cost Management
Team Member Development
Quality Control

Customer Service
Leadership
Safety – Security
Delivery Operations
Marketing and Sales Building
Food Safety
New Store Planning

You will have at your finger tips all the necessary manuals that provide an extensive profile of day-to-day operations and management procedures, product preparation techniques, marketing strategies and technical standards for you and your management team.

Turn Key Marketing Plan

We utilize a variety of professionally designed marketing tools to promote your store. We offer a wealth of support for your local marketing campaigns, from television and radio advertising to direct mail and point-of-sale materials. Our marketing department supervises the ongoing development of innovative, hard-hitting promotional and community-oriented programs. As the number of stores increases in your geographic area, you will enjoy many additional benefits of cooperative advertising campaigns and local publicity. Our local store marketing class will teach you how to compete above and beyond your competition.

Grand Opening Support

Our Operations Team will send grand opening assistance to your store for the first 7-14 days of your opening. They will help you retain all information learned in training, as well as assist with training your crew.

Our marketing team will help you prepare a formal grand opening plan, integrating our aggressive advertising and promotion program to get your business off to a good start.

On–Going Management Assistance

Commissary and Distribution

Hungry Howie’s Distributing, Inc. operates commissaries east of the Mississippi and Roma Foods Inc., west of the Mississippi, to meet your purchasing requirements across the United States. Our franchise purchasing power assures you of consistent savings and consistent products, packaging materials and other supplies which meet our exacting quality standards. Your product specification manual includes a detailed listing of technical and quality standards for all items.

Research and Development

Our unique product mix is the direct result of years of development and consumer testing. Our continuing research & development ensures the ongoing refinement of our existing products and the development of new products to meet changing consumer tastes and demands. All products undergo extensive laboratory and market testing prior to general release.

Management Consultation

Our franchise management consultants are highly trained in the business and are readily available to assist you. Your consultant will visit your store periodically to provide professional counsel and an objective review of your store’s operation and progress.

Group Insurance

Hungry Howie’s maintains a relationship with insurance organizations which provide comprehensive, national insurance programs featuring an exceptional selection of economical property, casualty and liability coverage to protect your business interests. All policies are customized to meet the specific needs of your store and our industry, and are underwritten by leading insurance carriers. The program is administered by a full-time staff of insurance professionals dedicated to the service of Hungry Howie’s franchise owners.

Continuing Education

Hungry Howie’s Operations and Training departments hold classes throughout the year to keep you up to speed. These classes range from the basics of pizza making, accounting, marketing, technology and whatever it takes to be successful. We offer a strong communications program which provides a direct line to the home office and your fellow franchise owners. You are encouraged to attend and contribute your knowledge and experience at our franchise meetings. You will be close to the pulse of the industry via regular information bulletins.

For more information about franchising opportunities please click on the Request Information button or simply contact our corporate offices.

Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Inc.
Franchise Development Department
30300 Stephenson Hwy
Madison Hghts, MI. 48071

Florida residents should inquire at 863-683-4292.

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The information provided on this website is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise, nor is it directed to any resident of a state requiring the filing or registration of franchises unless Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs is registered to sell franchises in that state and has complied with all applicable registration and disclosure requirements, as may be required in that particular state. States which require registration or filing of franchises include: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. No franchises will be offered or sold by Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs in any of these states or to residents of these states until Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs has complied with the applicable registration and disclosure requirements in the respective states.