Huddle House


Huddle House, Inc. is a privately held, American casual dining franchisor. There are 339 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 an undisclosed buyer.
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.
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