Chain: Freddy's
Freddy’s Signs 5-Unit Deal in the Philippines
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a five-unit development agreement to bring the brand to the Philippines, marking Freddy’s first development agreement in Southeast Asia. OMG Holdings OPC will lead the expansion, establishing a new foothold for Freddy’s as the brand expands its international presence. Through the five-unit agreement, the group […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Inks Deal to Grow in Arkansas and Texas
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring new locations to Arkansas and Texas. The eight-unit deal will expand Freddy’s presence across the southern region, supporting the brand’s continued franchise growth initiative across the U.S. while introducing Freddy’s to new communities. Founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2002, Freddy’s has […]
Freddy’s Promotes Rick Petralia to Executive Chef and VP of Training & Innovation
Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today the promotion of Rick Petralia to Executive Chef and Vice President of Training & Innovation. In the newly appointed role, Petralia will oversee Freddy’s flagship training and media resource teams and continue to advance culinary strategy. His leadership style and commitment to cross-functional teamwork are expected to bring […]
Freddy’s Signs 3-Unit Deal in Eastern Wyoming
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Jeffries Investments, LLC to bring new locations to eastern Wyoming. The 3-unit deal will expand Freddy’s presence in the Mountain West region and support the brand’s continued franchise growth initiative across the United States. Jeffries Investments is an experienced multi-brand […]
Freddy’s to Celebrate National Frozen Custard Day with Weekend of Exclusive Offers
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating National Frozen Custard Day this year by giving loyalty members on the Freddy’s app the following exclusive offers to use Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9: Freddy’s Loyalty members will receive all three offers on August 7 to use over the three days. Each offer may be redeemed […]
Freddy’s to Host Giveback Campaign for Kids In Need Foundation
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be participating in a month-long giveback with its national charity partner, Kids In Need Foundation, an organization that provides teachers and students in under-resourced schools with the supplies they need to succeed. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, guests will have the option to give back to Kids In Need Foundation […]
Freddy’s Opens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opens Tuesday, July 28, at 5221 S. Aspen Ave. It marks the second Freddy’s location in Broken Arrow. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned […]
Freddy’s Franchisee in Colorado and Wyoming Becomes Clean Hands Certified
A nine-location Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchise group serving Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming is becoming the first quick-service restaurant franchise group—and the first company—to become Clean Hands Certified. The participating locations are in Longmont, Loveland, Johnstown, Greeley, Windsor, Timnath, Fort Collins, Cheyenne and Laramie. Clean Hands Certified introduces a five-part operational standard for […]
Freddy’s to Open 60 Locations This Year
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers remains on pace to open approximately 60 restaurants in 2026 as the brand approaches 600 locations. Supported by strong unit economics and newly expanded development opportunities through endcap and in-line prototypes, Freddy’s continues growing across key domestic and international markets. Existing franchisees continue to play a significant role in Freddy’s growth, […]
Freddy’s Opens on Campus of Notre Dame
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries and freshly churned frozen custard treats, has announced the opening of a new location at the University of Notre Dame. Conveniently located on campus within the LaFortune Student Center, the restaurant is slated to open in August. The opening marks […]
Freddy’s Opens First Location on U.S. Military Base
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (“Freddy’s”) – the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its steakburgers, shoestring fries and frozen custard treats, is officially opening its first-ever restaurant on a U.S. military base, located within the Fort Lee Army installation commissary. The milestone marks a significant moment for the brand whose namesake, Freddy Simon, was a decorated World War […]
Largest Freddy’s Franchisee JRI Hospitality Acquires 43 More Restaurants
Salina-based JRI Hospitality, a leading restaurant group focused on quality, consistency, and building memorable experiences, announced today that it has acquired the restaurant operations of HCI Hospitality, a multi-brand company providing homegrown Midwest hospitality out of Manhattan, KS. JRI Hospitality is the largest franchisee of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Most notably, this acquisition includes HCI’s Freddy’s restaurant […]
Freddy’s Accelerates Expansion with Over 100 New Locations in Development
Freddy’s – the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its steakburgers, shoestring fries, and frozen custard treats – closed out 2025 with powerful momentum and a rapidly growing development pipeline. Since the start of 2025, Freddy’s has signed 22 multi-unit development agreements to develop 118 new restaurants across the U.S. and Canada. Early Surge Sets Tone for Growth Freddy’s strong growth trajectory started early in 2025, as the brand signed six multi-unit franchise agreements representing 44 new restaurants in development. These deals included: That strong start carried deep into Q2 as the brand surpassed the milestone […]
Freddy’s Introduce Dr Pepper Frost for Summer
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the launch of its new Dr Pepper Frost – an ideal treat for the summer. The limited-time offer is available to order starting July 9 through August 26 at participating Freddy’s locations nationwide via drive-thru, in-restaurant dining, and pickup or delivery through the Freddy’s mobile app and at https://freddys.com. […]
Freddy’s Tests Automated Frying System
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a leading fast-casual restaurant concept known for its premium steakburgers and shoestring fries, has begun testing the cutting-edge RoboFry X4, a fully automated fry cooking system developed by Charter House Innovations. The pilot is currently underway in Freddy’s Training & Innovation Center and will move to select store locations in […]
Freddy’s Adds Popular Menu Items to Permanent Lineup
Freddy’s, the leading fast-casual restaurant concept serving cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries, and freshly churned frozen custard, announces the addition of several popular menu items to its permanent lineup. The move comes in response to guest sentiment and overwhelming demand for the return of previously limited-time offerings. New to the Menu: Back by Popular Demand: Freddy’s […]