Our Story
About Starvin’ Arvin’s — A Family-Owned Comfort Food Restaurant in Huntington, WV
From a Dream to Reality
Starvin’ Arvin is a businessman and connoisseur of his momma’s home cooking. He had a dream of opening a restaurant with his name on the building. In 2023, Arvin’s dream became a reality. Arvin and his sons partnered to open the restaurant, serving “Comfort Food, Quick!”. Today, the brand is continuing to grow. Learn more about the Starvin’ Arvin’s restaurant franchise opportunity.
Family-Owned
To this day, Starvin’ Arvin’s is a family-owned and operated business. Arvin’s mother, two sons, and Arvin himself all play a role in the family-owned business.
Starvin’ Arvin’s is a brand on the rise, with a story that keeps growing every day. Every time someone enjoys one of our homestyle meals, brews a cup of our Signature Blend Coffee, or follows our journey online, they become part of that story — helping us write the next chapter to a brand built on hospitality, community, and homestyle flavor.
From a Dream to Reality
Starvin’ Arvin is a businessman and connoisseur of his momma’s home cooking. Arvin Thompson, born in Huntington, West Virginia in 1969, had a dream of opening a restaurant with his name on the building.
In the fall of 2023, Arvin’s dream became a reality. Arvin and his sons, Tyler and Brock Thompson, partnered to open the self-penned restaurant with a goal of living up to their slogan, “Comfort Food, Quick!”
Family-Owned
To this day, Starvin’ Arvin’s is a family-owned and operated business. Arvin’s mother, two sons, and Arvin himself all play a role in the family-owned business.
Starvin’ Arvin’s is a brand on the rise, with a story that keeps growing every day. Every time someone enjoys one of our homestyle meals, brews a cup of our Signature Blend Coffee, or follows our journey online, they become part of that story — helping us write the next chapter to a brand built on hospitality, community, and homestyle flavor.
Everyone Has a Seat at Our Table
With over two years in operation, Starvin’ Arvin’s has become Huntington’s most popular place to get a convenient, fresh homestyle meal for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.
Some of our customers are local, some order our products online, and others have travelled countless hours just to visit our restaurant. No matter where you come from, everyone has a seat at our table.
