Freddy's restaurants heading to Alberta

Fast-casual burger chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is slated to expand its footprint in Canada.

The chain recently signed a development agreement to debut five new Freddy's restaurants in Alberta. The agreement is led by ZZA Hospitality, which currently operates several quick-service restaurant franchises in Canada.

"Bringing Freddy's to Canada means serving delicious food and creating a memorable experience for families, friends, and lovers of great taste. Our first franchise restaurants will be a testament to our commitment to sharing the joy of Freddy's with the vibrant communities here," said Dan Arndt, franchise owner of ZZA Hospitality. "Freddy's dedication to serving high-quality, cooked-to-order menu items and providing genuine hospitality will resonate with Canadian guests."

The agreement to bring new Freddy’s restaurants to Alberta follows the chain’s signing of a master franchise and development agreement in Canada last November with veteran franchisees Jim Wershler and Gregg Most of North 49 Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.

The chain, which offers cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries, freshly churned frozen custard treats and more, opened more than 60 new locations in 2023. Freddy’s said it looks to maintain a “high level” of growth across the U.S. and aims to bring the Freddy's footprint to more than 800 units by 2026.

Founded in Wichita, Kas. Freddy’s operates over 500 locations across 36 states nationwide.