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Hungry Howie's vs Happy's Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Hungry Howie's and Happy's Pizza are quick-service restaurants franchises. Hungry Howie's requires an investment of $359K – $519K while Happy's Pizza requires $264K – $619K. In terms of revenue, Happy's Pizza reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, Hungry Howie's has a lower charge-off rate (17.9%) compared to Happy's Pizza (40.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Hungry Howie's B (Above average) and Happy's Pizza D (Below average).

Investment Range
$359K – $519K
$264K – $619K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
$1,500 per month flat Royalty Fee
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$794K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
17.9% (120 loans)
40.0% (11 loans)
Total Units
509
54
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
2007
FDD Year
2025
2025