Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs

Founded: 1973 Franchising since: 1982
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.

30300 Stephenson Hwy. Madison Heights, Michigan 48071

Phone: (248)414-3300

Franchisor has 50 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2008	575	0	0	0
2007	574	0	0	0
2006	540	0	0	0
2005	515	2	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Multiple units agreements available

Total investment: $121.1K-433K Franchise fee: $15K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

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

Third-party financing source(s): GE Capital

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

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)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 4 weeks
• Regional seminars

Ongoing Support

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

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#93 (2009); #102 (2008); #84 (2007); #90 (2006); #84 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#75 (2009);