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Hungry Howie’s to implement Toast technology suite across national footprint

Photo: Hungry Howie's

May 13, 2026

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Hungry Howie's has selected Toast's enterprise technology suite and will deploy it across the pizza chain's approximately 500 restaurant locations, according to a press release.

The move makes Hungry Howie's the second major pizza brand to join the platform this year as Toast expands its reach into high-volume, complex hospitality operations. The roll-out will include point-of-sale terminals, kitchen display systems and payment processing, as well as AI-powered insights through Toast IQ.

Company leaders said that the technical requirements for pizza operations, including the management of simultaneous delivery and pickup alongside mass customization and a specialized digital infrastructure, make the integration necessary.

"Pizza is one of the most complicated categories in hospitality, and the Toast platform is designed to handle it — from toggling between pickup and delivery to allowing guests to accurately place orders for preferred topping mixes," Kelly Esten, chief marketing officer and chief operating officer of Enterprise at Toast, said in the release. "We are thrilled to partner with a unique, legacy brand like Hungry Howie's and power the tech stack to deliver that famous Flavored Crust to more communities than ever."

Hungry Howie's, known as the originator of flavored crust pizza, plans to use the platform to modernize operations and attract new franchisees. The brand will also utilize Toast's partner ecosystem, which includes integrations with services such as Cartwheel and Stream.

"Hungry Howie's has spent over 50 years building a brand based on flavor and incredible service. To continue our growth, we selected Toast as a best-in-class technology partner that truly understands the unique technical demands of our business and the enterprise scale at which we operate," Dan McKay, vice president of technology services at Hungry Howie's, said in the release. "Toast's flexibility and its ability to integrate seamlessly with our existing partners made it the right choice to help us scale, support our franchisees, and keep our focus on the food."

Hungry Howie's has nearly 500 stores in 18 states.