Huddle House
 Huddle House logo, 2014
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | April 1964 |
| Founder | John Sparks |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
Number of locations |
281 (2023) |
Area served |
Primarily the southeast United States. |
Key people |
James O'Reilly CEO Troy Tracy President Robert Hess CTO |
| Products | food service, waffles, breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Owner | Ascent Hospitality Management |
| Subsidiaries | Perkins Restaurant and Bakery |
| Website | huddlehouse |
Huddle House, Inc. is an American casual dining restaurant chain. There are 281 units in 23 different states, with a concentration in the southeast United States.
History
The chain was started in April 1964 in Decatur, Georgia by John Sparks, 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.
In 2006, Allied Capital acquired Huddle House for $124.1 million.
In 2009, Ares Capital acquired Allied Capital.
In April 2012, Ares sold Huddle House to Sentinel Capital Partners.
In February 2018, Sentinel Capital Partners sold Huddle House to Elysium Management for an undisclosed amount.
On September 12, 2019, it was announced that Huddle House will acquire Perkins Restaurant and Bakery.
Geography
Huddle House has locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
