Freddy's Frozen Custard

Infobox Company
company_name = Freddy's Frozen Custard
company_
company_type = Private
foundation = Wichita
location = 8621 W. 21st St.
Wichita, Kansas, 67205
key_people = Bill Simon
Randy Simon
Freddy Simon
area_served = 4 States
industry = Restaurants
revenue =
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homepage = [http://www.freddysfrozencustard.com// www.freddysfrozencustard.com]

Freddy's Frozen Custard is a Wichita, Kansas-based restaurant chain, specializing in steakburgers, Chicago-style hot dogs and frozen custard.

History

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers began in Wichita, Kansas. Bill and Randy Simon and Scott Redler, the founders, have stated that part of the inspiration came from Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in Saint Louis, Missouri. [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3190/is_30_39/ai_n14837973 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers maps out growth plan] , Nation's Restaurants News, July 25, 2005] Orders are typically placed by the customer at the walk-up counter and picked up once they are ready. [ [http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A17867 Cool and Creamy] , Urban Tulsa Weekly, August 22, 2007] Known for serving both dessert items and hamburgers, it rapidly expanded from one location to many. Soon after finding success in Wichita, it embarked on an aggressive franchise plan beginning in Hutchinson, Kansas. The franchising was opened both to other states and up to 99 restaurants in 2004. [ [http://wichita.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2004/10/25/story2.html] , Wichita Business Journal, October 22, 2004] The franchise has grown to over 20 restaurants in 4 states.

Menu

The Freddy's food menu is based mainly off of the "Freddy's Steakburger," which is a burger made from a lean steak. Patties are mashed into a flat circle and a secret seasoning is added. Varieties include an original, which comes with mustard, onion, and pickle, a "California style" burger, which comes with onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and "Freddy's sauce" (a marketing term for Thousand Island dressing), and a kid burger, which comes with ketchup and pickle. All are served on a toasted bun.

Freddy's is also known for its specials, which include the "Burger Dog", the "Sourdough Mushroom Swiss Steakburger" and the "Foot-Long Dog". Custard items are paired with these food items as specials as well.

Freddy's also serves hot dogs dressed "Chicago style," which includes relish, mustard, pickle, tomato, onion, celery salt, and sport peppers; chili-dog, which comes with chili, cheese, and onions; or as you like it. Freddy's menu also includes a chicken breast sandwich, onion rings, chicken tenders, and most meals come with seasoned shoe-string fries.

In addition to food, Freddy's has gained fame for their concretes made with custard and other dessert items. [ [http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/dining/story/144370.html] , The Wichita Eagle, August 10, 2007] [ [http://www.azcentral.com/ent/calendar/articles/0816cooltreats0815.html] Arizona Republic, August 16, 2007]

Trivia

* Many believe that the name "Freddy" is simply a marketing device, but Freddy is in fact the elderly founder of the chain. On occasion, Freddy visits some of the restaurants. [ [http://www.enidbuzz.com/2005/12/freddys-frozen-custard-is-open.html] Enid Oklahoma Buzz, December 6, 2005]

* Satirist Mark Garrison is known to frequent the Selma, Texas location just outside of San Antonio.

* Film director and comedian Jake McKenzie once worked at the Freddy's in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Locations

* Kansas: Seven locations in Wichita, El Dorado, Hutchinson, and Topeka
* Oklahoma: Six locations in Enid, Moore, Edmond, Tulsa, Oklahoma City
* Texas: Seven locations in Selma, San Antonio, New Braunfels
* Arizona: One location in Phoenix

The company will open another seven locations by the end of 2008 including a store in Joplin, Missouri. The company plans to open at least nine locations in 2009, including stores in Nebraska, New Mexico, and Colorado. [ [http://www.freddysfrozencustard.com/Locations/default.aspx] Freddy's Frozen Custard, locations]

References

Links

* [http://www.freddysfrozencustard.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.43places.com/places/view/1677352 43 Places page]