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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620424969432.jpeg" alt="Construction at the site of the Freddy's prototype on Thursday. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>Construction at the site of the Freddy's prototype on Thursday. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>There's a new Freddy's coming to Salina and it is the first of its kind!<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXnnYGZyt1Uy9ahgQB6PyWc-3DvY3h_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v2-2Ban2tJawsKjvTGYn5zIV9p35wAen050bOvXfVwuPohZ-2Bojgoa45u9LN6evtGE4iZSUYLS2335ZS9DUMaI5l5RCQSjIQJFGN9SuyVh8-2BDEPj7stngosMlyDtLPv8700UVaefDyshYzvDa44CIy96Ps6ClAHnbiygfPvg3t9pgZN3qUdfaYMlxr3DQaNu-2FBy9GZ1vq8q1xkrPlpYgxFkUgf3vWWcsBTv572gSGMeOckbpLRuymJj5P39xMa0BsDYEic-3D" target="_blank">Freddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers®</a>, a fast-casual restaurant concept, recently started construction on its first walk-up and drive-thru prototype in Salina at 916 E. Crawford St. next to Mokas, according to information from the company.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’re so grateful for all of the support and positive feedback we’ve received from the community since we opened our first Salina location in 2009,” said Jason Ingermanson, franchise owner. “We look forward to giving residents in the area another convenient location to visit Freddy’s.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620425076959.jpeg" alt="A groundbreaking ceremony this morning included Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of Freddy’s, and Jason Ingermanson, CEO and founder of JRI Hospitality, a Freddy’s franchisee. Photo courtesy Freddy's" />
 <figcaption>A groundbreaking ceremony this morning included Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of Freddy’s, and Jason Ingermanson, CEO and founder of JRI Hospitality, a Freddy’s franchisee. Photo courtesy Freddy's</figcaption>
 </figure>A ceremonial groundbreaking event at the site was conducted this morning with Ingermanson and Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of the company, as well as local community leaders.The restaurant will feature a double drive-thru, a walk-up window and 38 seats available on the patio. Mobile ordering through the Freddy’s app will also be available.“With our new prototype, our focus will continue to remain on quality food and friendly service,” said Ingermanson. “Guests can always count on the fact that, no matter which Freddy’s location they visit, we strive to provide an exceptional experience every time.”Co-founded in 2002 by Redler and Bill, Randy and Freddy Simon, Freddy’s opened its first location in Wichita, offering a unique combination of cooked-to-order Steakburgers seasoned with Freddy’s Famous Steakburger &amp; Fry Seasoning®, Vienna® Beef hot dogs, shoestring fries paired with Freddy’s Famous Fry Sauce® and frozen custard that is freshly churned throughout the day. The brand was acquired by private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners in March of 2021. Today, Freddy’s has grown to more than 400 locations that serve 32 states across the nation from California to Pennsylvania, Virginia, down the East Coast states to Florida. Freddy’s has twice&nbsp;been named No. 1 on Forbes Best Franchises to Buy, The 2021 Restaurant Business 10 Fastest Growing Chains in the U.S. List, Entrepreneur’s 2021 Franchise 500 top 100, Franchise Times magazine’s 2020 Fast &amp; Serious top 40 and many other nationwide and local industry awards.

Freddy's prototype being built in Salina on E. Crawford