Former Domino's marketing leader joins iconic Michigan-born pizza brand to drive growth, digital innovation and franchisee-focused marketing strategy
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungry Howie's, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, announced today that Jimmy Simonte has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Marketing. In his new role, Simonte will lead the brand's marketing strategy and work closely with franchisees to support overall growth.
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For industry operators, this is another data point in the structural change reshaping the growth sector. Watch for follow-on moves from competitors and reactions from key channel partners in the coming quarters.
Former Domino's marketing leader joins iconic Michigan-born pizza brand to drive growth, digital innovation and franchisee-focused marketing strategy
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungry Howie's, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, announced today that Jimmy Simonte has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Marketing. In his new role, Simonte will lead the brand's marketing strategy and work closely with franchisees to support overall growth.
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Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.