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FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchises operate quick-service restaurants featuring steakburgers, hot dogs, and frozen custard sold to the general public. The business model centers on a proprietary system including distinctive restaurant design, operational standards, quality controls, training, and advertising programs managed through franchise agreements. They target consumers in the competitive fast-food market, with seasonality favoring higher sales in summer due to frozen desserts.

Since 2004Fast FoodWichita, KSPatriot IL Holdings L.L.C.www.FreddysUSA.com
Item 19 Available

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$785,936 - $2,753,566
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Locations
514

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$35,000
Initial Investment Range$785,936 - $2,753,566
Royalty Rate5.00%
Brand Fund2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$100 - $100

5% royalty + 2% ad fund + $100 per 28-day technology support fee

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations514
Corporate Locations36
States Operating37
Franchising Since2004
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,860,140
Median Gross Revenue
$1,834,089
Top Quartile Revenue
$2,557,640
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$1,220,793

Data Based On: Data based on 463 franchised restaurants open for the entire 2024 Fiscal Year.

* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue were extracted directly from 'TABLE 4: ANNUAL GROSS RECEIPTS OF FRANCHISED RESTAURANTS'. Revenue top quartile and revenue bottom quartile were extracted from 'TABLE 7: SYSTEMWIDE ANNUAL GROSS RECEIPTS OF FRANCHISED RESTAURANTS FOR 2024 FISCAL YEAR BY QUARTILE'. A weighted average of annual gross receipts for franchised restaurants was calculated from Table 7's quartile data: (116 units × $2,557,640 + 116 units × $2,003,924 + 116 units × $1,652,693 + 115 units × $1,220,793) / 463 total units = $1,860,140.40, which aligns with the overall average from Table 4. Profit-related metrics (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, and profit range estimates) are set to null because the document does not provide explicit expense data or profit figures for franchised units. Table 9's expense percentages are explicitly stated to be for company-owned restaurants and do not apply to franchised units due to differences like royalty fees (Page 6, Note 8). Page 6, Note 12 also indicates that the figures do not reflect all costs/expenses to obtain net income or profit.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 78% of Fast Food franchises
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
Current
$786K - $2.8M$35K5.0%514
Burger King$2.1M - $4.7M$50K4.5%19,732
MCDONALD'S$1.5M - $2.6M$45KN/A12,772
AFC$45K - $151K$6K9.5%3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN$1.7M - $3.1M$15K5.0%3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S$366K - $728K$35K6.0%2,647
Fast Food Average
127 franchises
$605K - $1.5M$35K6.1%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1TX
82
2CO
36
3AZ
30
4OK
28
5MO
26
6GA
21
7KS
21
8OH
21
9TN
19
10NC
17
11IL
17
12AR
17
13NE
16
14KY
15
15AL
14

+21 more states

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
7
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
43
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
70

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS franchise?

The total initial investment to open a FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS franchise ranges from $785,936 to $2,753,566. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS franchise is $1,860,140. The median revenue is $1,834,089.

How many FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS has 514 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2004.

Is FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS a good franchise to buy?

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 514+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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