The Hungry Howies story began in 1973 when Jim Hearn converted a 1,000 square foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan into a successful carry-out and delivery pizzeria. At the time, Steve Jackson delivered pizzas for Hearn. Over the years, their partnership would evolve into what Hungry Howies is today.

In 1982, Jackson and Hearn made a decision to franchise their operation. In January 1983, they awarded their first Hungry Howies franchise.

Within the next three years, 65 franchises were opened within the Hungry Howies system. The company ended the 1980s with over 160 units. Hungry Howies opened its 300th location in 1995, and 400th in 1999. In 2004, Hungry Howies was awarded Chain of the Year by Pizza Today magazine and opened their 500th location in 2005.

Jackson strongly believes that meeting the highest quality standards is vital to the success Hungry Howies enjoys today. Through the Jackson and Hearn leadership, Hungry Howies has emerged as a major competitor in the pizza marketplace and consistently ranks in the top 10 of the nations largest pizza franchises. 

