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title: "Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens Second Airport Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a71b4c80-9fe8-47aa-94d8-065b7a80cc89
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240408_freddys_frozen_custard__steakburgers_opens_second_airport_location.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-04-08T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:04:12.180Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/freddysfrozencustard.jpg
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# Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens Second Airport Location

**TL;DR:** Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its second airport location in Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI. The location is owned and operated by Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American travel retailer.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-04-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240408_freddys_frozen_custard__steakburgers_opens_second_airport_location.html).*

## Story

Freddy’s announced today the opening of its newest location in Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI, adding to its existing four restaurants in the market. Owned and operated by leading North American travel retailer Paradies Lagardère, the GRR opening marks Freddy’s second airport location, having debuted their first airport unit in Oklahoma City in 2022.

“At Freddy’s, we understand the importance of adaptability and innovation in an ever-evolving landscape.” said Chris Dull, CEO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. “By establishing our presence in these bustling hubs, we are ensuring that Freddy’s remains a beloved destination for all, wherever their travels may take them.”

In addition to Freddy’s beloved steakburgers and frozen custard, guests of the new Gerald R. Ford International Airport location will have the opportunity to try the brand’s breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Steakburger, Breakfast Bowl and Breakfast Burrito, only available in airports and select non-traditional locations. The GRR location will operate from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

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)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Freddy's (company)
- airport expansion (topic)
- menu offering (topic)
- Chris Dull (person)
- Grand Rapids, MI (location)
- unit opening (topic)
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240408_freddys_frozen_custard__steakburgers_opens_second_airport_location.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a71b4c80-9fe8-47aa-94d8-065b7a80cc89).