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At a Glance
Products & Services: Pizza, subs, salads
Number of Locations: 543
Total Investment: $225.1K - 358K
Founded: 1973
Began Franchising: 1982
Private Owned
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 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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 543 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 575 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $225,100 - $358,000
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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 Ranking History
America's Top Global: #75 (2009),