News Summary
Hungry Howie’s has rolled out its new Detroit-style pizza across its locations in the U.S. The pizza features a thick, airy crust with edge-to-edge cheese and sauce on top, available at an introductory price. Additionally, the chain has introduced the Howie Roll. This move aims to cater to the growing popularity of Detroit-style pizza beyond Michigan, enhancing the variety of offerings for pizza lovers nationwide.
Madison Heights Introduces Detroit-Style Pizza Nationwide
Hungry Howie’s, a widely recognized quick-service pizza chain based in Madison Heights, has launched its new Detroit-style pizza across its locations nationwide. This development marks a significant milestone for the chain, well-known for its innovative flavored crusts and round pizzas, as it aligns with the pizza trend gaining momentum outside Michigan.
The Detroit-style pizza features a thick, airy crust topped edge-to-edge with cheese, allowing for the signature crispy caramelized edges that have made this variety popular. The pizza’s unique presentation includes sauce placed on top of the cheese, drawing inspiration from the iconic Buddy’s Pizza, regarded as a pioneer in the Detroit-style pizza landscape.
As part of the promotional launch, Hungry Howie’s is offering a one-topping Detroit-style pizza at an introductory price of $12.99, down from the regular price of $14. Customers can also choose from a variety of flavored crust options, including butter cheese, garlic herb, and ranch. Extra prices apply for any additional toppings.
Product Details and Customer Experience
Alongside the Detroit-style pizza, Hungry Howie’s has introduced the Howie Roll—a new menu item priced at $3.99. This item features 15 pieces of pepperoni rolled in mozzarella and baked within pizza dough, adding to the chain’s diverse offerings.
Chain Background and Expansion
Founded in 1973, Hungry Howie’s is recognized for popularizing flavored crusts and currently operates over 500 locations. As one of Michigan’s four leading quick-service pizza chains, the introduction of Detroit-style pizza has been described by the chain’s Vice President of Marketing and Product Development as a “full-circle moment” honoring its roots.
Detroit-style pizza has seen a significant rise in popularity over the last decade, expanding its recognition beyond Michigan and becoming a beloved option nationwide. With Hungry Howie’s recent rollout of this menu item, the chain aims to contribute to this growing trend and cater to a broader audience interested in the rich flavors and textures of this distinct pizza style.
Customers can customize their Detroit-style pizzas with cooking options of normal, light, or well-done based on their preferences. This adaptability, combined with Hungry Howie’s unique flavored crusts, positions the chain favorably within the competitive pizza market, as they continue to innovate and meet customer cravings.
As the Detroit-style pizza becomes available at participating locations nationwide, pizza lovers across the country will have the opportunity to experience this popular Michigan staple, further solidifying its place in the national culinary landscape.
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