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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers facts for kids
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A Freddy's in Cartersville, Georgia
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | fast-casual |
| Founded | 2002 |
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| Headquarters | 260 N. Rock Road Wichita, Kansas United States |
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Number of locations
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450 (2021) |
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Area served
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35 states (January 2022) |
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Key people
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Chris Dull, CEO, President & Co-Founder Scott Redler, COO & Co-Founder Freddy Simon, Co-Founder |
| Products | Steakburgers, hot dogs, french fries, frozen custard, milkshakes, soft drinks |
| Revenue |  US$ 534 million (December 2019) |
| Owner | Thompson Street Capital Partners |
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Number of employees
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9,751 (2021) |
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, often called just Freddy's, is a well-known American restaurant chain. It's famous for its delicious steakburgers, hot dogs, and tasty frozen custard. The company started in Wichita, Kansas.
The Story of Freddy's
Freddy's was created by four people: Fredrick "Freddy" L. Simon, Bill Simon, Randy Simon, and Scott Redler.
Freddy Simon was a brave World War II veteran. He joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He was part of the 1st Cavalry Division. Freddy was given the Purple Heart medal because he was hurt during the war. He also received a Bronze Star for being very brave.
After the war, Freddy worked in the restaurant business for 55 years. He met many people in the food world. In 2002, he teamed up with his family and a friend to open Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
The first Freddy's restaurant was a small, family-run burger place in Wichita. People loved it right away! Because it was so popular, more locations started opening in 2004. The food at Freddy's was inspired by the meals Freddy used to make for his own family. It was seen as classic "All-American" food. The restaurants are designed to look like diners from the late 1940s and early 1950s. This style reminds people of a time when everyone felt hopeful and spent quality time with family.
Sadly, Bill Simon, one of the co-founders, passed away in 2016 at age 61. Freddy Simon, the person the restaurant is named after, passed away in 2020 at age 95.
Where You Can Find Freddy's
The very first Freddy's opened in Wichita, Kansas, on August 26, 2002. It was near 21st Street and Tyler Road. You can still visit that original location today!
Freddy's grew quickly.
- In April 2011, they opened their 50th store in Victorville, California.
- By October 2013, they had 100 stores, with the 100th opening in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Their 150th location opened in April 2015 in Loveland, Colorado.
- In March 2018, the 300th Freddy's opened its doors in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The state with the most Freddy's restaurants is Texas, with 73 locations.
In 2022, Freddy's announced exciting news: they would be opening restaurants in nine provinces across Canada! As of October 2023, Freddy's has over 493 locations. These restaurants are spread across 37 states and 375 cities. In 2023, Freddy's opened a record 62 new locations. This included their first restaurant inside a Major League Baseball stadium, at the St. Louis Cardinals' Busch Stadium.
Recent Updates at Freddy's
In March 2021, a company called Thompson Street Capital Partner bought Freddy's. This means they became the new owners of the restaurant chain.
In May 2021, Freddy's hired Chris Dull to be their new CEO. He took over from Randy Simon, one of the co-founders. Later, in August 2022, Brian Wise became the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). He took over from Scott Redler, another co-founder.
In November 2022, Freddy's made a deal to bring their restaurants to Canada. They plan to open stores in nine Canadian provinces, but not in Quebec.