Key Regional Milestones for 2026 Growth

Otherwise, they get rose-colored glasses about success in the home market and assume it will translate quickly. You mentioned expecting 5070% volumes. I've even seen cases where it's simply 2530% at launch.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

You need equity sponsors who believe in the vision and the group. That's pricey, however it creates important mass, develops awareness, and justifies above-store management.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

And we were fortunate that Dallasour second marketwas also where our group lived. Having the whole group in-market to support stores, hire, and guarantee culture was big.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Is Fast Casual a Wise Investment?

Individuals often ignore how important group is to scaling. How have you approached structure and scaling your team? This is something I'm really happy with. Our team took all the things we hated from previous jobsfeeling underappreciated, underpaid, growth-stifledand constructed the opposite culture here. We emphasize development state of mind and career pathing.