Culver's Opens 14th Location in Arizona

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In a milestone for the Wisconsin-based chain, the 14th restaurant in Arizona also happens to be their 450th location.  Located at 1025 Avondale Blvd. Avondale, AZ 85323, Culver's is planning on opening roughly 25-30 restaurants this year, but there is no word on how many of those will be in Arizona. 

Of note, rather than going the Jack in the Box route of a Bacon Shake or the Burger King route of a Bacon Sundae, which is currently being tested in select markets, Culver's has decided to be a bit more traditional and promote the Culver's Bacon Deluxe and a separate Chocolate Shake. 

Freddy's Scottsdale Location Revealed

Freddy's Mint 'n Cookie Concrete

After almost 10 months of reporting on a promised Scottsdale location by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the AZFoodDude can now report that the restaurant will be located at 9890 N. 90th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85258.  In the same shopping center as IHOP, Schlotzsky's, Taco Bell, etc, Freddy's is hoping to take its own share in an area busy with food options.

An opening date is not known at this time, however, providing the Scottsdale location opens before the proposed Mesa location mentioned here, this will be the eighth Freddy's in the state.  Stay tuned for updates.

You can check out other stories on previous Freddy's openings here and here.

Update (7-15-12): Freddy's has removed the upcoming(?) Scottsdale location from their website with no further details available.

Culver's Opening in Chandler

On the Culver's website, they have a new "Coming Soon" location listed. At 3155 W. Ray Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226, Culver's ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard will be opening their 13th restaurant in the state. It is not yet known when exactly the restaurant will open, but they are already hiring so the grand opening cannot be all that far off. If Chandler is just a little too far, you can read up on the previously announced locations reported by the AZFoodDude that have opened or are in the process of opening.

The Wisconsin-based chain has an extensive menu, featuring everything from their famous ButterBurgers to chicken, pot roast, cod, tuna, salads, and their other staple, frozen custard.

Recent Restaurant Openings 5/22

The following is a list of some recent restaurant openings in the state:

Firehouse Subs - 20165 N. 67th Ave. #122B Glendale, AZ 85308 - The Jacksonville, FL based chain's fourth Arizona location.

Agave Blue Frozen Yogurt - 13778 W. McDowell Rd. #301 Goodyear, AZ 85395 - In addition to yogurt, Agave Blue sells cupcakes and Mini Melts Ice Cream.

China Red Cafe - 13000 W. Indian School Rd. #A-1 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 - Recently opened Chinese food restaurant that's open 7 days a week with a wide variety.

Urban Picnic - 218 W. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201 - Breakfast, gourmet homemade sandwiches and free delivery to downtown Mesa.

Noble Hops Gastropub - 1335 W. Lambert Ln. Oro Valley, AZ 85737 - Just opened and billed as a "pub for foodies." More opening information can be found here.

Black Chile Mexican Grill - 2502 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 - Previously reported here by the AZFoodDude and now open. Among the tacos and enchiladas, you'll find 125 brands of tequila.

Brugos Pizza Company - 2501 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 - Located in the old Picazzo's area at the Camelback Esplanade. Third company location, first in Arizona.

Spinato's Pizzeria - 4848 E. Chandler Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85044 - Recently opened their fifth spot, located in Ahwatukee area. Menu includes gluten-free items. More information and other locations mentioned here.

ShinBay - 7001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 - Closed his ShinBay in Ahwatukee after 5 years in 2006, same owner, new location.  Sushi, limited seating, and open Wed-Sun.

Stone & Vine Urban Italian - 9343 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 - Classic Italian with a contemporary touch. Claims the "best eggplant parmigiana ever."

Frosty Jake's - 3102 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716 - Specializing in frozen custard, Frosty Jake's recently opened in the old Hamburger Stand space.

Mercado San Agustin - 100 S. Avenida Del Convento Tucson, AZ 85754 - Tucson's first public market includes multiple restaurants of various sizes, click here for more information on each eatery.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens 1 With More to Come

Freddy's already has 3 locations in the state, but recently a fourth spot opened up at 1340 Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395.  That's not all though, a look at Freddy's website shows plans for two more locations that are described as "coming soon."  One of the new restaurants is slated for Scottsdale, but no address is yet listed.  The other restaurant will be at 129 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295.

Culver's Opening Four New Arizona Restaurants This Summer

Culver’s ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard will be opening four new restaurants in the state.  The valley will be getting two new locations while Tucson will be getting its first taste of the Wisconsin-based chain with two restaurants of their own.  The locations are as follows:

• Phoenix – 4506 E. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (Paradise Valley Mall area, taking over the same spot formerly occupied by Carl's Jr.)
• Phoenix – 20835 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85050
• Tucson – 40 S. Broadway Pl. Tucson, AZ 85710
• Tucson – 6905 N. Thornydale Rd. Tucson, AZ 85741

Update (5-28-11): Cave Creek Rd. location in Phoenix is now open
Update (5-29-11): Both Tucson locations will reportedly open in late July, early August
Update (8-15-11): Both Tucson locations are now open.
Update (9-20-11): The location near Paradise Valley Mall is now open.