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Do you have any historical information on the company?

Are you currently franchising?

Do you have any nutritional information?

Are you hiring?

Would you donate something to my cause?

Who do I contact about a question or a comment?

What is your return policy?

 

 


Do you have any historical information on the company?

We were founded in 1973 by Jim Gende, Ray Pearson, Joe Gende, and Tom Spero when they converted 3 Little King franchise locations (Moline - 1969, Main Street - 1969, & Rock Island - 1970) to Hungry Hobo company stores. Over the next 16 years we opened 6 more company stores (Old Town - 1975, East Moline - 1977, Bettendorf - 1978, Milan - 1984, Browning Field - 1987, & Kennedy Square - 1989) and 4 franchise locations (Des Moines - 1978, Iowa City - 1980, Galesburg - 1981, & Marion - 1989) that are still in business today.

In 1991, Joe Gende passed away and Tom Spero assumed his position as
President, CEO of the company.

In 1993, another franchise location in Iowa City was opened (Coralville).

In 2001, Ray Pearson retired and sold his share of the company to Tom Spero
and Pryce T. Boeye, who assumed the position of Vice President, Marketing &
Retail Operations. In addition, Jim Gende retired and another company store
was opened (East Locust).

In 2003, another company store (Elmore) and franchise location (Cedar
Rapids) were opened.

In 2004, Tom Spero retired and sold his share of the company to Pryce T.
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Are you currently franchising?

Not at this time, but we'll post that information on our website when it
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Do you have any nutritional information?

No, but we'll post that information on our website when it becomes
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Are you hiring?

Yes. Please fill out an application at any store and someone will respond if
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Would you donate something to my cause?

While we're already involved in all of our communities, additional requests
can be submitted via email (webmaster@hungryhobo.com) or fax (309-283-0144).
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Who do I contact about a question or a comment?

Please call a store and ask for the manager or email our office at:

webmaster@hungryhobo.com

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What is your return policy?

While all of our employees are trained to make your food as it is ordered, we are aware that
issues can arise from time to time.

To that end, if you're not satisfied with one of our products, you can bring it back to the store and we'll remake it free of charge. If you no longer want it remade, and have the product and receipt, we'll refund your money.

If you no longer have the product and/or receipt, or can't make it back to the store, you can contact the office (webmaster@hungryhobo.com) for further consideration.

 


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