--- title: "Freddy’s® Announces 10-Unit Deal in Georgia and South Carolina" url: https://burnaze.com/article/14a3dd55-1ed9-40b8-88ee-f10eb0e4bb44 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260929_freddys_announces_10unit_deal_in_georgia_and_south_carolina.html category: "Burger" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Burger" published: 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:32.978Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/freddysfrozencustard.jpg --- # Freddy’s® Announces 10-Unit Deal in Georgia and South Carolina **TL;DR:** Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with ELJ Investments to bring 10 new locations to Georgia and South Carolina. ELJ Investments has over 20 years of experience in restaurant operations and acquisitions, and will continue growing the brand's presence in the region. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-09-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260929_freddys_announces_10unit_deal_in_georgia_and_south_carolina.html).* ## Story ELJ Investments has more than 20 years of experience in restaurant operations and acquisitions. Through the acquisition of six Freddy's restaurants, they will continue growing the brand's presence across Augusta, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina, while supporting the brand's long-term growth throughout the region. Founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2002, Freddy’s has built a loyal following through its cooked-to-order menu, hospitality-driven culture, and streamlined operational model designed to support long-term franchise expansion. The brand continues to attract experienced operators seeking scalable growth opportunities within the fast-casual restaurant space. "ELJ Investment’s operational expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and long-term commitment to restaurant excellence make them an outstanding addition to Freddy’s franchise system," said Andrew Thengvall, CDO of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. "Their experience and passion for the brand position them well to strengthen our presence across Georgia and South Carolina while delivering the quality and genuine hospitality Guests have come to expect from Freddy's." Freddy's has built a foundation around its commitment to quality and genuine hospitality, offering made-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries, and frozen custard treats in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Today, Freddy’s operates more than 580 locations and continues actively seeking qualified single and multi-unit franchisees domestically and internationally throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. For information on franchising opportunities with Freddy's, visit freddysfranchising.com. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a leading fast-casual franchise concept with over 580 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2002, the brand offers a unique combination of cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries, and other savory items, along with freshly churned frozen custard treats. Known for operating The Freddy's Way, Guests experience genuine hospitality and food prepared fresh with premium ingredients. This signature approach has fueled Freddy's ongoing growth throughout the U.S. and garnered national recognition from industry-leading rankings, including being named No. 6 on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers + Shakers, No. 85 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, and No. 60 on Technomic’s Top 500. Freddy's is one of the fastest-growing burger and frozen custard franchises, offering premium ingredients, world-class support, and an impressive AUV of $2.6M*. Learn more. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - unit expansion (topic) - QSR (sector) - franchise agreement (topic) - fast casual (topic) - Georgia (location) - restaurant operations (topic) - south carolina (location) - Freddy's (company) - Andrew Thengvall (person) - ELJ Investments (investor) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260929_freddys_announces_10unit_deal_in_georgia_and_south_carolina.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/14a3dd55-1ed9-40b8-88ee-f10eb0e4bb44).