Founded in Wichita in Kansas in 2002, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a quick casual franchise concept with over 580 locations that feature a unique combination of cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and other savoury items, along with freshly churned frozen custard treats. The chain entered the Canadian market in 2025 with its first of three locations in Winnipeg in Manitoba via a master franchise agreement with experienced Canadian operators Jim Werschler and Gregg Most of North 49 Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Later in 2025, franchisees Ted Tomanik and Brad and Tammy Gurr opened a unit in Okotoks in Alberta, and they too have committed to opening an additional two locations. Based on these successful openings, the chain has unveiled ambitious growth plans in Ontario and British Columbia, opening new locations in markets such as Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Victoria. Freddy’s is actively seeking qualified multi-unit Canadian franchise partners to kickstart development in major metropolitan and suburban markets. Freddy’s restaurants will locate in a range of traditional street front and freestanding locations with drive-thrus as well as non-traditional units such as college campuses, food courts, airports, etc. A typical inline unit is 2400 to 3000 square feet with seating for 50 to 120 people.
Freddy’s LLC, 260 North Rock Rd., Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67206 (316/719-7854 www.freddys.com & www.freddysfranchising.com)