Huddle House, Inc. is an American casual dining restaurant chain. As of April 2024, the company operates 272 locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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. In May 2020, the ownership of Huddle House was transferred to Ascent Hospitality Management, a multi-brand holding company created by Elysium Management.

Geography

Huddle House has locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.