Huddle House
American restaurant chain
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Huddle House, Inc. is an American casual dining restaurant chain. As of April 2024[update], the company operates 272 locations in 21 states.[2][3]
Huddle House logo, 2024 | |
 A Huddle House in Hiawassee, Georgia | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | April 1964 |
| Founder | John Sparks |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
Key people | James O'Reilly CEO Blain Shortreed COO Steve Roach CTO |
| Products | food service, waffles, breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering |
| Owner | Ascent Hospitality Management[1] |
| Subsidiaries | Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (2019–2020) |
| Website | huddlehouse.com |
History
The chain was started in April 1964 in Decatur, Georgia, by John Sparks, who at the time was a Restaurant Equipment Supplier with Waffle House being a major client. With the goal of providing a 24-hour eatery. It is named after the act of huddling in football. The original Huddle House in Decatur was established to give fans a place to eat after "the big game" on Friday nights.[citation needed]
In 2006, Allied Capital acquired Huddle House for $124.1 million.[4]
In 2009, Ares Capital acquired Allied Capital.[5]
In April 2012, Ares sold Huddle House to Sentinel Capital Partners.[6]
In February 2018, Sentinel Capital Partners sold Huddle House to Elysium Management for an undisclosed amount.[7][8]
On September 12, 2019, it was announced that Huddle House will acquire Perkins Restaurant and Bakery.[9]
In May 2020, the ownership of Huddle House was transferred to Ascent Hospitality Management,[10] a multi-brand holding company created by Elysium Management.[11]
Locations
Huddle House has locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia..[3]
