{"id":3884,"date":"2026-08-18T02:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/?p=3884"},"modified":"2026-08-19T04:26:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:26:56","slug":"everything-about-hungry-howies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/everything-about-hungry-howies\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need To Know About Hungry Howie\u2019s In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hungry Howie\u2019s started as a small 1,000-square-foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan, more than 50 years ago. Today, it has grown into one of the largest pizza chains in the US, with more than 500 locations across 19 states.<\/span><\/p>\n

While chains like<\/span> Domino\u2019s<\/b><\/a> and<\/span> Pizza Hut<\/b><\/a> have become household names across the US and beyond, Hungry Howie\u2019s has carved out its own niche with its signature Flavored Crust Pizza.<\/span><\/p>\n

From its history and menu to its deals, rewards, and ordering options, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Hungry Howie\u2019s in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hungry Howie’s History Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1973<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Hungry Howie’s started as a small hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan. Jim Hearn owned the shop, and Steve Jackson, who would later help grow the brand, worked there while in high school.<\/p>\n

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1976<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Jim and Steve decided to convert the shop into a pizza place. The first Hungry Howie’s Pizza was officially opened, setting the foundation for the franchise.<\/p>\n

1982<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Hungry Howie’s launched its first franchise location in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This marked the beginning of its growth as a franchise.<\/p>\n

1983 to 1990s<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The brand continued to expand rapidly, with many franchise stores opening across the U.S. By the late \u201890s, Hungry Howie’s had become known for its flavored pizza crust, offering a variety of free flavors that set it apart.<\/p>\n

2004<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Hungry Howie’s introduced the Flavored Crust Pizza, which became a signature offering for the chain.<\/p>\n

Today<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Hungry Howie’s has grown to 530 locations across 21 states, and it’s now the 11th largest pizza chain in the country.<\/p>\n

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A Look Into The Legendary Crusts & Menu\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

What keeps pizza lovers coming back is the ability to become a “Crustomizer,” allowing you to mix and match multiple <\/span>types of crust<\/b><\/a> flavors onto a single pie. Their permanent crust lineup includes:<\/span><\/p>\n