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Crystal Lake Freddy's Frozen Custard Opening Soon
The fast-casual restaurant known for its steakburgers and freshly-churned custard treats will open on Northwest Highway Tuesday.
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be opening its first McHenry County location in Crystal Lake next week. The business will open in the Bohl Farm Marketplace at 5500 Northwest Highway on Tuesday.
The Crystal Lake Freddy's will be the fifth location for the fast-casual restaurant in the Chicago area and will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating as well as indoor seating.
Freddy's saw a boost in sales and added more locations in 2020 even while the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of many restaurants.
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“We opened our first Freddy’s in Kansas nearly two decades ago. Despite our rapid expansion, we’ve never strayed from The Freddy’s Way, providing an unparalleled Guest experience at each and every restaurant nationwide,” said Randy Simon, Freddy's co-founder and CEO.
Freddy's is known for its freshly-churned frozen custard treats and cooked-to-order steakburgers.
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“Crystal Lake is enthusiastic about welcoming this new fast-casual restaurant to the market,” said Heather Maieritsch, economic development director, in a news release.
Starting on Tuesday, Freddy's will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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