Best known for its made-to-order steakburgers and fresh frozen custard desserts, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is set to open Tuesday at 498 S. Beck Road — a first for North Idaho.

“We feel thrilled to expand Freddy’s into Post Falls and reach new guests who haven’t yet tried our concept,” said franchise operator Taylor Dietz in a press release. “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 a part of the community.”

The national chain has over 500 locations across 36 states, including eight in southern Idaho. While Freddy’s has not yet reached Washington state, several franchises are in the works for the Seattle area.

In addition to steakburgers made with “100 percent ground beef,” Freddy’s menu includes all-beef hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and tenders, and a veggie burger option. Sides include shoestring fries, tator tots, cheese curds and onion rings. Frozen custard desserts are churned on-site and have multiple flavor options, including seasonal offerings and a “create-your-own" option.

The 3,026-square-foot newly built restaurant can seat 96 guests, with additional outdoor seating, and has a single-lane drive-thru.

Freddy’s will be joining a number of fast-casual options for both locals and Interstate 90 travelers in the State Line area. The most recent additions to the quickly developing area include Cafe Rio, Wendy’s, and a Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. A Popeye’s restaurant is currently under construction, which will be the second such restaurant in Post Falls.

Freddy’s will be open 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mobile ordering through the Freddy’s app and the restaurant’s website will also be available.

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• Jersey Mike's is projected to open Oct. 22 at 9627 N. Government Way, Suite 1 in Hayden. The location will be a first for North Idaho.

• O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 3921 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls is now open. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Crews have broken ground on the future home of a new McDonald's restaurant within the North Point Plaza at Highway 41 and Poleline Avenue. The restaurant is expected to open sometime in the first half of 2026.

• Offering barefoot myofascial massage, Syringa Bodywork is now open at 8182 N. Wayne Drive Suite A, Hayden. Visit syringabodywork.com.

• The grand opening of Big Flipper Arcade CDA is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at 312 E. Annie Ave., Coeur d'Alene. Featuring 20+ pinball machines spanning several decades, classic arcade games, two Skee-Ball lanes and a curated food and beverage menu, Big Flipper will have something for "a casual player, a competitive flipper or for those just in it for the nostalgia." A family-friendly celebration is slated from noon to 6 p.m., and a 21+ celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. and go until 11 p.m. Follow them on Instagram @bigflippercda.

• The Habit Burger Grill is coming to North Idaho. The chain, known for its "Charburgers," is eyeing an opening sometime in late spring or early summer of 2026. An exact location for the restaurant has not been disclosed, but a spokesperson confirmed it will be "in the 83814 ZIP code area." This location will be a first for the region.

• Barre Length + Strength, a "new boho chic hub for fitness and community," is now open at 9040 Hess St., Hayden. Classes will be offered seven days a week and include Barre Cardio, Barre Classic, Barre Strength and pilates-inspired "Barrelates." For more information or to register for classes, visit www.lengthstrengthbarre.com.

Ongoing Projects

• A four-story Residence Inn by Marriott is under construction on Northwest Boulevard between Emma Avenue and Davidson Avenue.

• Cultura CDA will be opening its flagship location sometime in the coming months at U.S. 95 and Nieder Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, in the former Giorgi's building.

• Crews have broken ground in the southwest corner of Lake City Marketplace, where national chain Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will eventually be opening its first location in North Idaho. The restaurant will be 3,368 square feet and have a dual-lane drive through. Other national retailers, including Jersey Mike's, Nothing Bundt Cakes and a Sleep Number store, have also applied for development at that site.

• Tandoori Grill will be opening a brick-and-mortar location at Lakeside Avenue and Second Street in Coeur d'Alene. The restaurant, which offers a variety of Indian dishes, currently operates a food truck at 7415 N. Government Way and at the Food Truck Pavilion at 30440 N. Old Highway 95 in Athol. No word yet on an opening date.

• 7-Eleven is coming to Post Falls; this one is planned for the southeast corner of Pleasant View Road and Seltice Way.

• With many options for food and beverages in an elevated space, Rooted Social House is eyeing an opening sometime this year at 310 N. Spokane St. in Post Falls.

• Idaho Central Credit Union, or ICCU, will open a branch location in Rathdrum. More details to come once construction gets underway.

• A 7-Eleven is taking the place of the former Wells Fargo building at Government Way and Appleway Avenue.

• Work is underway on the new Local Market building at Highway 41 and Hope Road in Post Falls. Another new Local Market is planned for Best Avenue and 15th Street in Coeur d'Alene. Both markets will have an emphasis on produce, fresh flowers, coffee and products sourced from local vendors in addition to freshly-made deli sandwiches, pastry bars and premium espresso coffees with drive-throughs. They will also include gas and electric car charging.  

• A Marriott Hotel is under construction on about a half-acre at 602 and 612 E. Sherman Ave. The six-story hotel will include 131 guest rooms, 130 parking stalls on the main level and three levels underground, an administration area, a bar, kitchen, lounge, dining area, meeting area, laundry, fitness room and a rooftop patio bar.

• A four-story 151-room Hyatt Place Hotel is under construction for the Millworx development on Fourth Avenue in Post Falls.  

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    Freddy's menu offers a variety of steakburgers, sides, and freshly churned frozen custard.