Franchising

Freddy's making big plans for Texas

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June 29, 2022

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has 57 locations in the pipeline for the Dallas/Fort Worth areas as well as several counties in both East and West Texas.

"Our 63 operating locations in Texas have continued to perform exceptionally well, and we have witnessed firsthand how Freddy's resonates with the local communities across the state," CDO Andrew Thengvall said in a press release. " This proven success has attracted best-in-class franchisees to join our network, and we couldn't be more excited. These strong operators deeply understand their territories and share our commitment to bringing Freddy's craveable menu to the people of Texas."

To accelerate development in Texas, Freddy's is partnering with the following franchisees:

• BSPub Holdings LLC will develop five locations in Ector, Midland, Burnet, Gillespie and Kerr.
• Outlaw Management has agreed to develop three stores in the counties of Aransas, Calhoun and Victoria.
• After acquiring 21 existing Freddy's units in Texas, Lone Star Custard is committed to opening an additional 30 Freddy's locations with a focus on the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
• Ram-Z Restaurant Group LLC has committed to 15 locations in Texas, with development set to take place in Denton, Collin, Rockwall, Anderson, Cherokee and Harrison. The group is also set to open restaurants in portions of Greg and Rusk counties.
• Big Country Custard added an additional store to its original development agreement and is set to bring four restaurants to Texas. The added store will be in Brown County and is the first location the group plans to open for operation.
• AOM LLC signed a development agreement to open stores in Port Arthur and Beaumont, and the group will also build locations in Louisiana.

Freddy's has added 80 units to its pipeline since the start of 2022, and the brand is projected to open over 40 locations across the country by year's end. Additionally, to continue its growth with non-traditional formats, Freddy's opened its first airport location in the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

The chain has over 440 locations across 36 states.