Franchising

Freddy's adds several locations to growth pipeline

Provided by Freddy's

July 21, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, based in Wichita, Kansas, is kicking of Q3 with several openings, including an agreement for eight locations in L.A. County, California. The announcement comes on the heels of two quarters of growth, as the chain ended the first half of the year with over 480 locations across 36 states and should reach 500 units by year's end.

"As we build upon a momentous first half of the year, we are thrilled to kick off a new quarter with an exciting development agreement that will introduce the Freddy's brand to a highly desirable target market in California and further fuel our growth trajectory," CEO Chris Dull said in a company press release. "Our rapid expansion and increased brand exposure in Q1 and Q2 are a direct result of the strong partnerships we have cultivated with our franchisees. We recognize the immense value of these relationships in ensuring our continued growth and solidifying our position as an industry leader in the fast-casual restaurant segment. We look forward to leveraging our recent success and strategic initiatives to drive further growth throughout the remainder of the year."

The Freddy's franchisees leading the brand's latest developments include:

• JRI, the brand's largest franchisee, which operates over 70 Freddy's locations in several states, signed a deal that will bring four additional units to Utah County, Utah.
• AOM, which will add two units in Alexandra, Louisiana.
• TX Fred, which has plans to open three stores in Leona, Livingston and Cleveland Texas.
• Charleston Custard, which is expanding with two units in Beaufort and Colleton counties, South Carolina.
• Ken and Samantha Weaver, who will open seven locations in northern Indiana and Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
• Ram-Z, who has signed a development agreement for four restaurants in Rogers, Tulsa, and Creek counties in Oklahoma.

Franchise opportunities remain in nine of Canada's provinces, excluding Quebec, and in the U.S. including the Northeast, Upper Midwest, California, Florida, Oregon, and Washington and large metro areas such as Pittsburgh.