Freddy's adds 30+ franchised locations to development pipeline

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has announced new franchise agreements that will add more than 30 new restaurants to its footprint.

Experienced Freddy’s franchisees will open new restaurants in target markets within New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arizona. Freddy’s has over 130 locations in development for this year, and the chain recently announced that its goal was to open 800 restaurants by 2026.

"We have witnessed firsthand how strongly Freddy's resonates across the country, and this high level of success has continued to be a driving factor for the reinvestment we are receiving from existing franchisees," said Andrew Thengvall, chief development officer at Freddy's. "Our operators have remained dedicated to our brand values, which has directly translated to a heightened guest experience in each community they serve. We are proud to have these groups as part of our network and couldn't be more excited to further our partnerships with them."

The Freddy's franchisees who have agreed to open new locations include:

• ERC Hospitality currently operates 34 Freddy's locations and is set to build 13 new stores across New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
• EMS Management has committed to the development of nine new Freddy's locations across multiple counties in Idaho, Oregon and Utah.
• TR Hospitality has signed an agreement to build three new Freddy's locations between Longview, Tyler, and Lindale, Texas. This will be the group's second Tyler-based location.
• Ram-Z, with 13 units already in development, has now signed for five new units that will be built across Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. The company owns and operates nine locations in Oklahoma and Texas, alongside a non-traditional establishment on a university campus. 
• Meyer & Lovinger Restaurant Partners are poised to open another Freddy's location in Neosho, Miss., where it operates two existing locations.
• With 13 operating locations in Arizona and five currently in development, Jaytoo has committed to opening three additional Freddy's locations within the state.

In addition to its U.S. expansion, the fast-casual chain announced late last year that it will grow its presence in Alberta, Canada.

Founded in Wichita, Kas. and known for cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries, freshly churned frozen custard treats and more, Freddy’s operates over 500 locations across 36 states.