Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers headed to Dubai

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a development and master franchise agreement with Younata Investment Limited to bring its concept to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Qatar. The first restaurant will open this fall in Dubai.

"We are thrilled to be expanding our family-friendly restaurant concept internationally," Randy Simon, resident and CEO, said in the release. "Freddy's resonates with guests of all ages and backgrounds who simply enjoy fresh cooked-to-order menu items and a variety of frozen custard treats served with a smile. It's an exciting new venture for us and for Younata Investment Limited and we look forward to working with them to make Freddy's a success in the Middle East."

Younata Investment Limited, headquartered in Dubai, is a family owned company with more than 25 years of regional business experience within the Gulf Cooperation Council and Levant area. 

"We are delighted to start this new relationship with Freddy's as their first international franchisee and to bring authentic steakburgers and frozen custard to the Middle East," said Yousef Khattar, managing director. "Younata and Freddy's have identified many complementary synergies within our respective organizations in terms of core values as well as work ethic. Hospitality, quality and cleanliness are values that are highly appreciated by nations and cultures from all over the world. We're eager to begin working together to put those values into action and ensure a memorable experience for each guest who visits Freddy's."

Co-founded in 2002, by Scott Redler and Bill, Randy and Freddy Simon, Freddy's opened its first location in Wichita, Kansas. Today, 285 Freddy's restaurants serve a total of 31 states across the nation from California to Pennsylvania, Virginia and down the east coast states to Florida.