Fast-casual restaurant chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is preparing to open its first location in western Canada. The new restaurant will be located in Okotoks and is scheduled to open in mid-September.
Construction will begin in June at the corner of Southridge Drive and Westland Street. Freddy’s team members and mascots will take part in the Okotoks Parade on Saturday, June 14th to celebrate the upcoming opening.
Tim Tomanik, one of the Alberta-area Freddy’s franchise owners, expressed excitement about the launch. “We feel thrilled to be opening the first Freddy’s location in Western Canada and look forward to growing in the area over the next several years,” he said in a news release on Monday. “Freddy’s is committed to serving fresh, high-quality food in a clean and relaxing environment.”
Freddy’s has a Master Franchise and Development Agreement in Canada with experienced franchisees Jim Werschler and Gregg Most, owners of North 49 Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. The Alberta franchise owners include Tomanik and Okotoks residents Brad and Tammy Gurr.
Tammy Gurr shared her enthusiasm for bringing Freddy’s to their hometown. “Being residents of Okotoks, it’s a special feeling to bring the Freddy’s experience to our community,” she said. “Brad and I are excited to welcome friends, family, and new guests to try this new restaurant concept. Our family-friendly atmosphere will give guests a place to connect over delicious food and create special memories.”
The Okotoks restaurant will be Freddy’s second location in Canada. It will offer dine-in, takeout, drive-through service, and mobile ordering.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has over 550 locations nationwide and has earned several awards. These include ranking 60th on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers, 59th on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, 62nd on Technomic’s Top 500, and 7th on Yelp’s 50 Fastest Growing Brands.
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