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Hungry Howie's Pizza

HUNGRY HOWIE'S, the innovator of the award-winning Flavored-Crust Pizza, is the nation's 9th largest carry-out / delivery pizza company. Menu offerings include 8 varieties of Flavored-Crust pizzas, delicious oven-baked subs and fresh and crispy salads.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1973

Franchising Since:

1982

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	575	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	575	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	564	99.8%	In 19 States
Canada:	1	0.2%	In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	565	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	180
2. Michigan	180
3. California	15

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$70K
Total Investment:	$225-358K
Average Total Investment:	$292K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees:

4 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,200

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Madison Heights, MI	5 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: