Why Franchisees Stay: Inside Hungry Howie’s Franchise Culture

True franchise success relies on a positive, collaborative franchise culture. The core values and passion for service we share at Hungry Howie’s have helped us create a franchise culture that fuels our remarkable franchisee retention.

It’s important to understand the franchise culture when investing in any brand. Learn more about the culture Hungry Howie’s has built.

How You Contribute to the Best Franchise Culture

At Hungry Howie’s, we’ve built our business on the strength of our people and their connection to the local community. Our franchise culture reflects that. Meeting financial qualifications is important, of course, but so is alignment with our core values:

Treat everyone like family
Have integrity
Do what you say
Be hungry for growth
Have positive energy

Hungry Howie’s franchise owners come from all walks of life. Prior experience in pizza or QSR isn’t necessary; in fact, many of our franchisees are seeking a career change. We teach you the ins-and-outs of operating our stores and developing and training your team to create the optimal franchise culture.

Above all, we love enriching our franchise culture with passionate entrepreneurs who know exactly what their “why” is. To Hungry Howie’s, service means a lot more than serving our communities Flavored Crust® pizzas. We’re committed to giving back to our neighbors in every trade area, from partnerships with local schools and nonprofits to Dough Raiser® fundraising.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you into the best franchise culture in pizza. Learn more about our franchise process.

Prioritizing Franchisee Retention

When you sign a franchise agreement with Hungry Howie’s, you’re making a 10-year commitment with an option to renew for an additional 10 years. Most franchisees renew their agreements. A testament to our franchisee retention is that many franchisees in our system are second and third-generation owners. As soon as you sign your franchise agreement, you become part of our family.

“I grew up in a family environment, and Hungry Howie’s has that same family vibe. It just felt natural for me to, after saving my nickels and dimes, to make my very first true investment in this brand.”

– David Plait, multi-unit franchisee

“The best part about being a franchisee with Hungry Howie’s is the people that surround you. I really love my team at the store. I really love Hungry Howie’s core values, and I’ve truly found a family in Hungry Howie’s.”

– Kylee Byrd, franchisee

Throughout the life of your franchise, we provide the resources you need to thrive. Hungry Howie’s franchisees benefit from:

National and local marketing support
Real estate and construction support for each store you open
Continuing education and training for owners and team members
A leadership team with over 200 years of pizza experience

Support for Growing a Franchise Business

The pizza restaurant industry’s combination of convenience and value make it a popular choice for consumers regardless of economic fluctuations, and with a stable compound annual growth rate of 7.91% projected through 2030, Hungry Howie’s is well-positioned for long-term investment. Our low investment costs and lean business model help mitigate the risks inherent in opening a new business.

For franchisees looking to expand into multi-unit ownership or become an owner-operator, Hungry Howie’s can be a great fit. We’ll work with you to determine the best option for your goals, then assist you in creating a reasonable timeline for opening each unit.

A Franchise Culture That’s Built for Loyalty

At Hungry Howie’s, franchise culture isn’t just something we talk about – it’s something we live every day. Ready to make our franchise culture a part of your success story? Fill out our online inquiry form to get started today.

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*Based on Gross Sales of the top performing 25% (or 68 units) of Hungry Howie’s Franchised Units that were open for the entire 52-week period from January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024. Franchised Units means all Hungry Howie’s Units that were open and reported sales for the entire fiscal year, and excludes units in the State of Florida (see footnote***), affiliated units, units which opened or closed during the above fiscal year, units which are not obligated to and do not report sales to us, and units closed for more than ten consecutive days during the above fiscal year due to a force majeure event.  The Franchised Units are in 20 states and have reasonably similar operations as those being offered for sale. See Item 19 of Hungry Howie’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for additional information.

**Based on Gross Sales of the top performing 50% (or 136 units) of Hungry Howie’s Franchised Units that were open for the entire 52-week period from January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024. Franchised Units means all Hungry Howie’s Units that were open and reported sales for the entire fiscal year, and excludes units in the State of Florida (see footnote***), affiliated units, units which opened or closed during the above fiscal year, units which are not obligated to and do not report sales to us, and units closed for more than ten consecutive days during the above fiscal year due to a force majeure event.  The Franchised Units are in 20 states and have reasonably similar operations as those being offered for sale. See Item 19 of Hungry Howie’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for additional information.

***Locations in Florida are franchised to independent owners and operators by HH Pizza, Inc.   

This website is for informational purposes only. Any statements or information contained herein is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. 

Hungry Howie’s locations are franchised to independent owners and operators by Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, Inc. located at 30300 Stephenson Highway, Suite 200, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 248-414-3300. However, stores located in the state of Florida are franchised by HH Pizza, Inc. located at 2109-D Main Street, Dunedin, Florida, 34698 727-734-8800.. Inquiries received for development opportunities in Florida by Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, Inc. will be forwarded to HH Pizza, Inc. which is solely responsible for the offer or sale of any franchises in the State of Florida. 

STATE OF CALIFORNIA: THESE FRANCHISES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.  SUCH REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONSTITUE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION, OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS NOR A FINDING BY THE COMMISSIONER THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE, AND NOT MISLEADING. 

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Inside Hungry Howie’s Franchise Culture