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title: "Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Inks Deal to Grow in Arkansas and Texas"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7b940d5a-7109-44d0-9616-3523c5e40e70
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers-inks-deal-to-grow-in-arkansas-and-texas/
author: "Danny Klein"
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2026-09-01T16:42:28.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T15:31:06.763Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Inks Deal to Grow in Arkansas and Texas

**TL;DR:** Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring new locations to Arkansas and Texas. The eight-unit deal will expand Freddy's presence across the southern region.

*By Danny Klein, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-01. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers-inks-deal-to-grow-in-arkansas-and-texas/).*

## Story

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring new locations to Arkansas and Texas. The eight-unit deal will expand Freddy’s presence across the southern region, supporting the brand’s continued franchise growth initiative across the U.S. while introducing Freddy’s to new communities.

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.

“This agreement reflects the continued strength of the Freddy’s franchise opportunity and the momentum we’re building across the country,” said Andrew Thengvall, CDO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. “We’re proud to partner with experienced franchise operators who share our commitment to quality, genuine hospitality and long-term growth. We look forward to expanding our presence throughout Arkansas and Texas and welcoming more Guests to the Freddy’s experience.”

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.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- texas (location)
- Danny Klein (person)
- multi-unit deal (topic)
- Arkansas (location)
- fast casual restaurant (topic)
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (company)
- Andrew Thengvall (person)

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Originally reported by Danny Klein, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers-inks-deal-to-grow-in-arkansas-and-texas/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7b940d5a-7109-44d0-9616-3523c5e40e70).