Steve Jackson — page 2

Hungry Howie's hires Tonya Michael as new Vice President of Operations, bringing over two decades of experience in the restaurant sector.

Steve Jackson and Andy Wiederhorn predict four trends for the coming year, including pre-recession jitters and adapting to changing consumer attitudes and behaviors.

Blaze Pizza has added a 14-inch pizza option to its menu to boost delivery sales and emphasize sharable offerings.

Growth-minded brands can learn from Pet Supplies Plus, which has achieved legacy status with 450 units and counting, by focusing on creating a neighborhood feel in its stores.

Hungry Howie's CEO Steve Jackson shares the brand's history and growth.

Hungry Howie's CEO, Steve Jackson, has grown the brand from a single location to over 400 units through franchising.

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Inc. was able to come out on top after experiencing flat sales during the recession, with President and CEO Steve Jackson attributing the brand's success to its ability to adapt and innovate.

Steve Jackson grew a mom-and-pop pizzeria to a 550-plus location franchise through hard work and determination.

Pizza chains have outperformed the overall restaurant industry with same-store sales growth of over 6.4 percent in Q4 2014.