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Fast-casual food chain Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to open in Okotoks

Article content Fast-casual chain Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is set to open its first location in western Canada, located in Okotoks, in mid-September. Article content Article content Construction on the Southridge Drive and Westland Street location will begin in June with Freddy's team members and mascots participating in the Okotoks Parade on Saturday, June 14th. Article content 'We feel thrilled to be opening the first Freddy's location in Western Canada and look forward to continuing our growth in the area over the next several years. Freddy's is committed to providing high-quality menu items cooked fresh to order in a clean and relaxing environment,' said one of the Alberta-area Freddy's franchise owners Tim Tomanik in a Monday news release. Article content Article content 'When you walk in, you can expect a warm greeting, and you'll experience genuine hospitality we call the 'Freddy's Way.'' Article content Article content Freddy's has a Master Franchise and Development Agreement in Canada with veteran Canadian franchisees Jim Werschler and Gregg Most of North 49 Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. The Alberta area franchise owners include Tomanik and local Okotoks residents, Brad and Tammy Gurr. Article content 'Brad and I are ecstatic to see friends, family, and new guests visit and try a new restaurant concept. Our family-friendly atmosphere will give guests a place to connect over delicious food and create their own treasured memories.' Article content The Okotoks location will be Canada's second Freddy's. Article content In addition to in-person dining and takeout service, the restaurant will include a drive-through and mobile ordering. Article content The fast-casual restaurant boasts over 550 locations, and has received several accolades, including being named number 60 on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers, number 59 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, number 62 on Technomic's Top 500 and number 7 on Yelp's 50 Fastest Growing Brands. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freddy's Canada (@freddyscanada) Article content