Hungry Howie’s in Madison Heights has announced it finished 2024 with new franchise development agreements while enhancing its menu offerings.
Hungry Howie’s began as a 1,000-square-foot hamburger shop in Taylor that developed into a carry-out and delivery pizza chain. Today, the originators of the Flavored Crust pizza franchise have expanded to 511 stores in 21 states across the country.
Last year, the company signed new development agreements and opened stores in key markets, including Monroe and Traverse City, and Keller, Texas, with both new and existing franchisees.
In addition, the brand signed four single-store agreements to expand in Terre Haute, Ind.; McAllen, Texas; Summerville, S.C.; and St. Clair Shores. A multi-store agreement in Detroit will bring three new locations to the area.
“(2024) has been an exceptional year for Hungry Howie’s,” says Steve Jackson, president and CEO of Hungry Howie’s. “We’ve achieved milestones that highlight our commitment to delivering high-quality pizza to our customers while strengthening our presence in the industry and supporting the communities we serve.”
Key highlights in 2024 include:
- Secret Menu Innovation: Hungry Howie’s refreshed its Secret Menu with Pink Pizza and Pickle Bacon Ranch Pizza. The Pink Pizza, a limited-time item introduced during the Love, Hope & Pizza campaign, featured fresh mozzarella and edible pink glitter, symbolizing hope and solidarity with those affected by breast cancer. Half of the proceeds from Pink Pizza sales were donated to NBCF.
- Limited-Time Offerings (LTOs): Hungry Howie’s introduced several innovative LTOs in 2024, including the Backyard Burger Pizza, the Chicken and Waffles Pizza, and more. The Chicken and Waffles Pizza, launched on Nov. 4, exceeded expectations by doubling its sales projections within the first two weeks, becoming the brand’s top-selling Specialty Pizza.
- Breast Cancer Awareness and Community Support: As part of Hungry Howie’s annual Love, Hope & Pizza campaign to raise breast cancer awareness and support the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), the franchise took action on National Mammography Day. Partnering with SAY Detroit and the Van Elslander Cancer Center, Hungry Howie’s hosted a mammography event in Detroit to provide locals with pre-screenings and full mammograms.
Hungry Howie’s is actively seeking qualified candidates to help grow its footprint throughout the U.S. To learn more about Hungry Howie’s, visit here.
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