Hungry Howie's Names Jimmy Simonte Executive Vice President of Marketing

Hungry Howie's has appointed Jimmy Simonte as Executive Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Simonte will lead the company's marketing strategy and work with franchisees to support growth initiatives.

Simonte previously spent more than 25 years at Domino's, where he led teams in product innovation, media, and national marketing initiatives across a franchise network of more than 200 domestic designated market areas.

As Executive Vice President of Marketing, Simonte's immediate focus is on meeting with franchisees to identify opportunities that can strengthen local store performance and advance broader brand priorities. He will also work on enhancing the company's digital and data capabilities.

Hungry Howie's is undergoing a full enterprise technology overhaul, including the development of new consumer-facing digital platforms and data infrastructure. The company is also working on a new loyalty and rewards program intended to support customer acquisition, retention, and frequency across its system.