Hungry Howie's
Product brand
UnclaimedHungry Howie's is a US pizza chain known for inventing Flavored Crust® pizza, with nearly 500 stores in 18 states.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Hungry Howie's is a pizza delivery and takeout chain that describes itself as the home of the original flavored crust pizza. According to its About Us page, it has been serving customers for over 50 years and now has nearly 500 stores in 18 states across the US. The brand is known for inventing Flavored Crust® pizza and offering high-quality food at a great value. Its locations are independently owned and operated franchises, and dough is made fresh daily in each location. Beyond pizza, the menu includes calzone-style oven-baked subs, Howie Bread®, fresh salads, Howie Wings®, Howie Rolls®, desserts, and Pepsi® products.
History
The Hungry Howie's story began in 1973 when founder Jim Hearn converted a 1,000 square foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan (a suburb just outside of Detroit) into a successful carry-out and delivery pizzeria. The brand has been serving customers for over 50 years and now has nearly 500 stores in 18 states across the US. Its locations are independently owned and operated franchises run by people who live and work in the community. Every October, the brand turns its pizza boxes pink for its Love, Hope & Pizza campaign in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation; through this campaign, Hungry Howie's has donated almost $4.5 million over the last 14 years to support breast cancer awareness and early detection initiatives.
Products and positioning
Known for inventing Flavored Crust® pizza and offering high-quality food at a great value; differentiated from corporate pizza chains by a flavor-focused menu and dough made fresh daily in each location.
Flavored Crust® pizza
Pizza with a choice of flavored crusts, available on original round, deep dish, thin crust, or gluten-free crust.
Howie Bread®
A menu item offered alongside pizza.
Howie Wings®
A menu item offered alongside pizza.
Howie Rolls®
A menu item offered alongside pizza.
Recent events
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Reported
Hungry Howie's Love, Hope & Pizza campaign[3]
Hungry Howie's is hosting its 12th Love, Hope & Pizza campaign to raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. During the campaign, the company offers a discounted pizza deal and gives a portion of sales to the foundation.
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