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title: "Freddy’s inks deal for 5 locations in the Philippines"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a47f50d2-d823-4a7e-bb61-47e9285cde97
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/freddys-5-unit-philippines-deal/
author: "David Gibb"
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2026-10-05T19:17:28.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T21:42:11.220Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Freddy-s-Original-Double-pr.png
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# Freddy’s inks deal for 5 locations in the Philippines

**TL;DR:** Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a five-unit agreement to expand into the Philippines, its first development deal in Southeast Asia. The brand is targeting international growth opportunities, particularly in Asia, after establishing a strong presence in the US with over 575 locations.

*By David Gibb, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2026-10-05. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/freddys-5-unit-philippines-deal/).*

## Key facts

- Freddy's signs deal for 5 Philippines locations
- Over 575 US locations
- Targeting international growth

## Story

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept focused on cooked-to-order food, today announced the signing of a five-unit agreement that will bring the burger chain to the Philippines. The deal is Freddy’s first-ever development agreement in Southeast Asia and further expands the brand’s growing global footprint.

OMG Holdings OPC has signed on to establish Freddy’s signature brand, menu, and experience in the Philippines. The company anticipates opening its first restaurant next year.

“Expanding Freddy’s into the Philippines is an exciting milestone for our brand and an important step forward in our broader international development strategy,” said Andrew Thengvall, Chief Development Officer of Freddy’s. “As we look to build our presence across international markets, aligning with experienced operators who understand their local consumers and have a proven track record of growing global brands is essential. We believe OMG Holdings is well positioned to introduce Freddy’s to the Philippines and build a strong foundation for the brand in the market.”

## International growth plans

As Thengvall indicates, Asia broadly is a focus region for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. While the Freddy’s brand is known well in the U.S., where it commands a network of over 575 locations, it’s targeting growth internationally and seeing promising success. Freddy’s has already debuted in Dubai, and agreements are underway to expand the brand in Canada, where there are already three open locations.

In spite of its impressive unit count, Freddy’s is a still relatively young brand in the burger franchising game. Founded in 2002 and franchising since 2004, the brand has established a distinct identity in the marketplace with its emphasis on providing genuine hospitality in a warm, family-friendly environment and fresh-prepared food.

## Brand history and expansion

Between 2004 and 2018, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers grew to a network of over 280 locations across the U.S. Since then, the system’s more than doubled in size, all while focusing almost exclusively on domestic growth. The brand is now targeting international growth opportunities.

As Freddy’s expansion continues, the brand is actively seeking to connect with qualified single- and multi-unit franchisees, in North America and beyond. In addition to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Freddy’s development team is particularly keen to connect with experienced operations throughout Asia who can combine their market expertise with Freddy’s proven model.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- David Gibb (person)
- Freddy's (company)
- international growth (topic)
- Philippines (location)
- Andrew Thengvall (person)
- asia expansion (topic)
- Southeast Asia (location)
- OMG Holdings OPC (company)

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Originally reported by David Gibb, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/freddys-5-unit-philippines-deal/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a47f50d2-d823-4a7e-bb61-47e9285cde97).