MEDIA ADVISORY

The media is invited to send reporters and cameras to cover a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers located at 9901 Orlando Street in Machesney Park, Illinois, on Monday, April 11 at 10:30 AM.

Freddy's will open to the public at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 12.

Participants in the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Monday, April 11 at 10:30 AM will include:

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Founding Member and Chief Experience Officer Scott Redler
M&M Custard, LLC (a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee) CEO & Founder Eric Cole
M&M Custard Vice President of Operations Christie Glaeser
Village of Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson
The Parks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tonya Lamia
2022 Young at Heart Queen Madison Hawn
Trustees, Aldermen, and senior staff from the Village of Machesney Park and City of Loves Park
Board Members from The Parks Chamber of Commerce

As part of the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, representatives from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, The Parks Chamber of Commerce, Village of Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson, and other local dignitaries will welcome Freddy’s to the community with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

“Machesney Park will be our first Freddy’s location in the Rockford area," said Eric Cole, franchise owner. "The family-friendly atmosphere surrounding the area, as well as the proximity to many different retail businesses and restaurants along West Lane Road make Machesney Park a great next stop for Freddy’s. We want to bring more than just another restaurant in the community by making an effort to become familiar with our guests and their stories. We take pride in being a good neighbor to the residents and businesses in the areas we serve by providing fantastic food and custard with genuine hospitality. We also host fundraiser nights for local schools and other nonprofit organizations. We look forward to becoming a part of the community and greatly appreciate the warm welcome!”

ABOUT FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® is a leading fast-casual franchise concept with more than 400 locations across 34 states nationwide. Founded in Wichita, Kansas in 2002, the brand offers a unique combination of cooked-to-order steakburgers, Vienna® Beef hot dogs, shoestring fries, and other savory items along with freshly churned frozen custard treats. Known for operating the Freddy’s Way, Guests experience genuine hospitality and food prepared fresh with premium ingredients. This signature approach has fueled Freddy’s ongoing growth throughout the U.S. and garnered national recognition from industry-leading rankings, including being named No. 1 on Forbes Best Franchises to Buy and No. 59 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. For more on Freddy’s, visit the Newsroom and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Kim Huynh, Public Relations Specialist
316.719.7869

kimh@freddysusa.com

https://freddysusa.com

The Parks Chamber of Commerce

Tonya Lamia, Executive Director

815.997.3724

Tonya@ParksChamber.com

ParksChamber.com