Freddy's Opens 2 More Restaurants, Promises Mesa Location

Photo by Freddy's - Marana, AZ

Just this past November, the AZFoodDude updated you on the newest upcoming Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations in the state.  Now, the AZFoodDude can report that the two Freddy's locations mentioned in the previous article, one at 3476 W. Frye Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226 and the other in the Tucson area at 3725 W. Orange Grove Rd. Marana, AZ 85741 are now open. 

While still having no further news on the previously noted Scottsdale location, Freddy's has announced the opening of their first spot in Mesa.  At this time however, there are no address details.  Stay tuned for updates.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Arizona Expansion Heats Up

Photo by Freddy's - Gilbert, AZ

Back in May, the AZFoodDude reported on some opening and upcoming Freddy's restaurants.  While there is no more information at this point about the Scottsdale location mentioned in the earlier post, the location at 129 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295 has recently opened, bringing the current number of operating stores to five.

In addition to the Scottsdale location, the AZFoodDude can report that there are two new upcoming Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurants.  The first one is in Chandler at 3476 W. Frye Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226 and the second will be the first restaurant in the Tucson area at 3725 W. Orange Grove Rd. Marana, AZ 85741.

Check out the menu of the Kansas-based chain started in 2002 by WWII veteran Freddy Simon and his sons.

Firehouse Subs to Open in Arcadia Plaza

According to the Firehouse Subs website, they will be opening a location in the Arcadia Plaza at 2836 E. Indian School Rd. #A5-6 Phoenix, AZ 85016. This will be the Jacksonville, FL based chain's fifth location in the state. For those of you in the Tucson area, the AZFoodDude previously reported on the location that will open in Marana in August.

First Tucson Area Firehouse Subs to Open in Marana

Firehouse Subs currently has 4 valley locations, but in August, the first location in the Tucson area will be opening in Marana.  According to the Arizona Daily Star:

"The sandwich shop, specializing in steamed subs, is set to open in August in a 2,150-square-foot space at Marana Marketplace, on the southeast corner of Orange Grove and River roads.

The chain’s menu includes specialty sandwiches such as the “fully involved” Engineer (turkey breast, melted Swiss and sautéed mushrooms);  the smokehouse beef and cheddar brisket with the brisket smoked 10 hours; and the Hook & Ladder (smoked turkey breast, Virginia honey ham and melted Monterey jack cheese)."

Check out the full article here.