
Let’s cut toward the chase: this franchise slaps. Tampa's scorching summers nearly e Freddy's frozen custard, creating a year-round excuse for flavorfulness. People here spend money fast when they trust . Imagine endless sunshine, stunning beaches, and lines stretching down the block for your concretes. One’s regulars will bring their friends, then their friends’ friends. Forget retirement, you'll be swimming in custard profits. The opportunity is knocking louder than ever.
Thomas’s Take: Consultant’s Note
I reviewed Freddy’s’s FDD. Here’s why I like it as an choice in Hyde Park or Channelside. The Item 19 in the FDD said: Median weekly gross receipts of $35,445 across franchised restaurants. Hyde Park’s growing community and vibrant energy make it the flawless spot for a brand new Freddy’s.
| Franchise overview & key stats of Freddy's | |
| Category | Restaurants & Food |
| Marketing fund (in %) | 2% |
| Minimum cash required | $362,500 |
| Franchise fee | $35,000 |
| We assessed potential challenges (with example location) | Hyde Park Freddy's: Drawing in families/teens over established bars, keeping employees, and adjusting to standout local preferences create challenges. |
| We Analyzed Who Has an Advantage | A well-funded, restaurant-experienced, culture ambassador with a passion for nostalgia |
| We Analyzed Who Is a Bad Fit | A passive investor with no QSR experience |
| How much can you make as a franchise owner? (FDD Item 19 – see disclosure) | Average annual gross receipts (not profit) of $1.86M across 463 franchised restaurants (Item 19, 2025) |





