Franchising

Freddy's opens 400th location

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December 16, 2020

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its milestone 400th location. Located at the Bluhawk Shopping Center in Overland Park, Kansas, the restaurant is the brand's 32nd corporate-owned unit.

"We opened our first Freddy's in Kansas nearly two decades ago, and being back in our home state to celebrate the 400th location has been an incredible opportunity to reflect on how far we've come," Randy Simon, co-founder and CEO, said in a company press release. "Despite our rapid expansion, we've never strayed from The Freddy's Way, providing an unparalleled Guest experience at each and every restaurant nationwide."

The opening comes on the heels of a rapid growth. In addition to opening 31 restaurants in 2020 and growing its footprint in key markets nationwide, Freddy's has also experienced a surge in franchise development, including the recent signing of a 50-unit deal to expand its presence in the Southeast.

"This milestone achievement is truly a testament to the strength of our system and franchise owners, whose continued success has fueled Freddy's ongoing growth and taken our brand to new heights," co-founder and COO Scott Redler said in the release.

After a record year in 2019, Freddy's maintained its strength despite the pandemic because of investments in innovation and technology. Freddy's is positioned to accelerate this momentum in 2021, with additional locations in the pipeline slated to open in Q1 in key markets throughout Tennessee, Georgia and Texas, according to the release.

Franchise opportunities remain in the Northeast and Upper Midwest as well as California, Florida, Oregon, and Washington and in large metro areas such as Pittsburgh and many of its surrounding markets.