Hungry Howie’s in Madison Heights, which opened eight new restaurants last year, is poised to expand this year with a five-store agreement and a three-store agreement in metro Detroit, as well as single-store agreements in Michigan, Indiana, and Texas.
Throughout 2025, Hungry Howie’s opened restaurants across McAllen and Fort Worth, Texas; Terre Haute, Ind.; and Michigan markets including St. Clair Shores, Southfield, West Bloomfield, Mount Clemens, and Redford.
Last year “was a year of meaningful momentum for Hungry Howie’s,” says Steve Clough, vice president of franchise development at Hungry Howie’s. “We expanded thoughtfully into key markets while continuing to invest in menu innovation that drives excitement and growth.”
Additional 2025 highlights include:
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Menu Innovation: Hungry Howie’s celebrated the inaugural National Flavored Crust Day, a category it created more than 40 years ago. The brand continued to push flavor forward with the launch of limited-time Flavored Crusts including TNT, Everything Bagel, Chilli Cheese, and Sweet Heat Bacon.
The debut of Detroit-Style Pizza added another layer to the menu, while Pepperoni Howie Rolls was re-launched with an updated recipe and earned a permanent spot on the menu, while Pumpkin Spice Howie Bread returned as a seasonal favorite. Hungry Howie’s also expanded its Secret Menu, debuting TNT Howie Bread alongside offerings like the Hangry Howie, Pickle Bacon Ranch, and Bee Sting Pizza.
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Community Impact: Love, Hope & Pizza: The brand partnered with SAY Detroit and the Henry Ford Mobile Mammogram Unit to host a free mobile mammogram event at the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic, providing no-cost screenings and care packages.
Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Hungry Howie’s served pizzas in pink boxes nationwide, donated a portion of proceeds from every pizza sold at participating locations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and invited guests to contribute through round-up and direct donation options.
Known for inventing Flavored Crust pizza, Hungry Howie’s has more than 500 stores in 19 states across the United States.
The menu includes original round, deep dish, thin crust, and gluten-free options, coupled with 8 free flavored crust options — Butter, Asiago Cheese, Cajun, Butter Cheese, Sesame, Garlic Herb, Ranch, and Italian Herb. The restaurants also offer calzone-style oven-baked subs, Howie Bread, fresh salads, Howie Wings, Howie Rolls, desserts, and soft drinks.
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