At Hungry Howie’s, we know that the success of a business is more than just products and profits; it’s the legacy it leaves behind. In contrast to our competitors, our business is about so much more than pizza. Everything we do is driven by our history as a family-run company, our deep sense of integrity, and an unshakeable set of core values. Being a values-first, ethics-driven company is good for business, but more than that, it’s the right thing to do.
Joining Hungry Howie’s means becoming part of a company culture that prioritizes leading by example, honesty and transparency, and being good neighbors to the communities we serve. Take a closer look at the heart of our brand.
Centered on Family
Hungry Howie’s is a family business that has grown to over 500 stores in 19 states. Our president and CEO, Steve Jackson, started out delivering pizzas for the first Hungry Howie’s location in the Detroit suburbs. Since opening the second location in 1976, he and the extended Hungry Howie’s family have helped grow our brand beyond Detroit and shape it into the national presence it is today. Even more than our innovative flavors and fan-favorite menu items, consistency, respect, and genuine care for one another have all fueled our success.
Our Core Values
Every QSR franchise has qualities it looks for in potential franchise owners, many of them financial. While being in the right place to open a business is critical, what’s most important to us is that our franchisees share our values. Franchising with Hungry Howie’s isn’t just a great addition to your portfolio; it’s an investment in the future of your community. From the team at our franchise locations to our brand leadership, each member of our Hungry Howie’s family is driven to:
- Treat everyone like family
- Have integrity
- Do what you say
- Be hungry for growth
- Have positive energy
These core values drive the growth of Hungry Howie’s. By living them every day, we’re able to show up for ourselves and our customers. Serving the best pizza in town only brings customers through the door – it’s building goodwill and strengthening relationships that keeps them coming back.
Driven to Make Communities Better
At Hungry Howie’s, our passion for giving back to the communities we serve is unique among pizza franchises. On the corporate level, we’re committed to partnering with worthy charities and nonprofit organizations. Our franchise locations support their communities from the very beginning with involvement in local schools or charities.
Hungry Howie’s franchisees infuse a spirit of giving into each community they feed. Throughout the life of the franchise, Hungry Howie’s locations continue to give back to their neighbors, whether that’s through direct donations or by supporting local organizations with our Dough Raiser® program. When times are tough in the area – for example, during the pandemic or after a natural disaster – we do our part to support frontline workers and first responders by making sure they have warm, filling food ready when they need it.
Love, Hope, and Pizza®
Every October, our boxes turn pink in support of our Love, Hope, and Pizza® campaign. We’re proud to bring more awareness to the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission, including research programs, support for those living with breast cancer, and expanded access to mammograms. Each pizza purchased in a pink box generates a donation to the NBCF. Customers also have the option of rounding up their bill by $1, $5, or $10 throughout October. Together, we’ve raised over $5 million since 2009.
Be More with Hungry Howie’s
You should feel good about the work you do and the people you do it with. That sense of fulfillment and pride is what Hungry Howie’s strives for each day. If you’re looking for a smart investment that’s driven to do good, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us today and get started on your franchise journey.
