Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens in Galesburg

The fast-casual chain brings its cooked-to-order menu to a new location in Galesburg, Illinois.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:00pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its steakburgers, hot dogs, fries, and frozen custard, is opening a new location in Galesburg, Illinois on Monday, March 30, 2026. The 3,080 square-foot freestanding restaurant seats 75 guests indoors with additional patio seating and a drive-thru.

Why it matters

The opening of a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Galesburg represents an expansion of the popular fast-casual chain into a new market, providing residents with another dining option and potentially drawing in customers from the surrounding area.

The details

The new Freddy's location in Galesburg will feature the chain's signature cooked-to-order menu, including steakburgers made with 100% ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries, and frozen custard treats. The restaurant will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Mobile ordering will also be available through the Freddy's app and website.

  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open its new Galesburg location on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

A fast-casual restaurant chain known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, hot dogs, fries, and frozen custard. Freddy's was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 2002 and has over 580 locations across the United States and Canada.

Steven Young

The operating partner for the new Freddy's location in Galesburg.

MLY Investments

The company that operates 11 Freddy's locations across Iowa and Illinois, including the new Galesburg restaurant.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We feel thrilled to bring the Freddy's experience to the Galesburg community. Our commitment to serving high-quality, cooked-to-order food and providing exceptional hospitality is at the heart of everything we do, and we can't wait to become part of the neighborhood.”

— Steven Young, Operating Partner

The takeaway

The opening of a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Galesburg represents the continued expansion of the popular fast-casual chain, providing residents with a new dining option and potentially drawing in customers from the surrounding area.