Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs

#78

At a Glance

Products & Services: Pizza, subs, bread, wings, salads

Number of Locations: 548

Total Investment: $212.2K - 373.5K

Founded: 1973

Began Franchising: 1982

About Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs

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. 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 partners awarded their first Hungry Howie's franchise in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in 1983. The company offers Flavored Crust pizzas in eight varieties, oven-baked submarine sandwiches, Buffalo-style chicken wings, bread and salads.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	548	0	0	0
2011	545	0	0	0
2010	557	0	0	0
2009	560	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $212,200 - $373,500
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000

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).