# Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

> Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a Wichita, Kansas-based fast-casual chain built around two things done the same way since 2002: thin, seared-on-the-flattop steakburgers and frozen custard churned fresh throughout the day. Named for WWII veteran Freddy Simon and founded by his sons Bill and Randy Simon with partner Scott Redler, the brand has grown from one restaurant to roughly 560-580 locations across 37 states plus Canada, generating about $1 billion in systemwide sales. It sells nostalgia and consistency at franchise scale, and in September 2025 was acquired by private-equity firm Rhône in a deal valued around $700 million.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** Wichita, Kansas, United States
- **Founders:** Bill Simon (Co-Founder), Randy Simon (Co-Founder), Scott Redler (Co-Founder & former COO), Freddy Simon (Namesake)
- **Team size:** ~6,900 employees (corporate and company-operated stores; systemwide staffing is larger across franchises)
- **Products:** Steakburgers, Frozen Custard & Concretes, Shoestring Fries & Fry Sauce, Hot Dogs & Sandwiches, Digital ordering & mobile app
- **Notable:** Grew from a single Wichita restaurant in 2002 to roughly 560-580 locations across 37 states and Canada., Reached approximately $1 billion in systemwide sales., Acquired by Rhône in September 2025 in a deal valued around $700 million.

## Products & services

- **Steakburgers** — Thin, cooked-to-order beef patties seared on a flat-top griddle for crisp edges; served single, double, or triple with cheese, mustard, pickles and onions.
- **Frozen Custard & Concretes** — Fresh-churned frozen custard served as cones, sundaes, shakes, malts, and Concretes - custard blended thick with mix-ins, like the Signature Turtle with caramel, hot fudge and pecans.
- **Shoestring Fries & Fry Sauce** — Crispy shoestring fries served with Freddy's signature tangy fry sauce, which is also sold in 18-ounce canisters and at grocery.
- **Hot Dogs & Sandwiches** — All-beef Vienna hot dogs, Chicago dogs, chili dogs, patty melts on rye, chicken sandwiches, and veggie burgers.
- **Digital ordering & mobile app** — Online ordering, a loyalty-enabled mobile app, and third-party delivery via partners such as DoorDash.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single Wichita restaurant in 2002 to roughly 560-580 locations across 37 states and Canada.
- Reached approximately $1 billion in systemwide sales.
- Acquired by Rhône in September 2025 in a deal valued around $700 million.
- Consistently ranked among the fastest-growing U.S. fast-casual franchises.
- Signed record multi-unit development agreements for 100+ new restaurants during 2025.
- Expanded into non-traditional venues including airports (OKC Will Rogers) and Busch Stadium.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Rhône Group completed its acquisition of Freddy's from Thompson Street Capital Partners in a deal valued at about $700 million to fund continued expansion.
- **2025-07** — Freddy's launched the national brand campaign 'This Is The Good Stuff' with creative agency 3Headed Monster.
- **2025-01** — Freddy's refreshed its menu with new items and returning fan favorites, and reported a strong 2024 with 40 new openings.
- **2026-01** — Freddy's closed 2025 with record franchise growth and a development pipeline projecting roughly 60 openings in 2026, nearing 600 locations.

## Links

- Website: https://freddys.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/freddy's-frozen-custard-and-steakburgers
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/FreddysUSA
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/freddysusa
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddysusa/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/FreddysUSA

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Last updated: 2026-08-12