Hungry Howie's and Toast Partnered to Streamline Operations
Michael Hemsworth — May 13, 2026 — Business
References: hungryhowies & pizzamarketplace
Hungry Howie's and Toast have announced a new partnership that will see the pizzeria brand leveraging the latter brand's advanced enterprise technology suite to help streamline operations.
The partnership will see around 500 Hungry Howie's locations integrating Toast technologies including POS terminals, payment processing platforms and kitchen display systems. The launch will also see the pizzeria brand leveraging the Toast IQ platform for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insights to optimize daily operations, identify key areas for growth and more.
Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Enterprise at Toast Kelly Esten spoke on the partnership with Hungry Howie's saying, "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. 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."
Image Credit: Hungry Howie's
The partnership will see around 500 Hungry Howie's locations integrating Toast technologies including POS terminals, payment processing platforms and kitchen display systems. The launch will also see the pizzeria brand leveraging the Toast IQ platform for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insights to optimize daily operations, identify key areas for growth and more.
Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Enterprise at Toast Kelly Esten spoke on the partnership with Hungry Howie's saying, "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. 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."
Image Credit: Hungry Howie's
Trend Themes
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Enterprise POS Consolidation — Centralized point-of-sale ecosystems across multi-unit chains create opportunities for standardized operational controls and scalable software-driven efficiencies.
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AI-driven Kitchen Optimization — Machine-learning insights applied to kitchen-display and order flow data enable predictive labor scheduling and waste-reduction models that change traditional back-of-house operations.
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Omni-channel Order Management — Seamless handling of pickup, delivery and customized topping combinations through a unified platform reshapes customer experience and order-routing economics.
Industry Implications
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Quick-service Restaurants — Chain restaurants with high order volumes stand to redefine speed, customization and cost structures through integrated enterprise technology stacks.
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Payment Processing Platforms — Payment providers that embed deeply with POS and loyalty systems can transform transaction revenue models and data-driven customer monetization.
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Hospitality Technology Providers — Vendors offering end-to-end suites from POS to AI analytics are positioned to displace point solutions by delivering cohesive operational intelligence across venues.
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