# How old do you have to be to work at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

You can work at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from age 15 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

Freddy's doesn't set one company-wide hiring age. Most team member postings that list an age say 16, franchise owners in Alabama and Minnesota hire cashiers at 15, and some shift-lead jobs require 17 or 18. Most locations are owned by franchisees who make their own hiring rules.

- Minimum age: 15
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: mostly
- Pay: $9–$17/hour (Team member postings 2025-26: about $9–$13 in AL, LA and ID, $11–$14 in TX and KS, up to $15–$17 in Nebraska)
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Team member (cashier, cook, custard): 16+ (Some Alabama and Minnesota postings accept 15)
- Shift lead: 17+ (Minnesota postings; others may require 18)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | needed |
| Alaska | 15 | needed |
| Arizona | 15 | no |
| Arkansas | 15 | no |
| California | 15 | needed |
| Colorado | 15 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 15 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 15 | needed |
| Florida | 15 | no |
| Georgia | 15 | needed |
| Hawaii | 15 | needed |
| Idaho | 15 | no |
| Illinois | 15 | needed |
| Indiana | 15 | no |
| Iowa | 15 | no |
| Kansas | 15 | no |
| Kentucky | 15 | no |
| Louisiana | 15 | needed |
| Maine | 15 | needed |
| Maryland | 15 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 15 | needed |
| Michigan | 15 | needed |
| Minnesota | 15 | no |
| Mississippi | 15 | no |
| Missouri | 15 | needed |
| Montana | 15 | no |
| Nebraska | 15 | needed |
| Nevada | 15 | no |
| New Hampshire | 15 | needed |
| New Jersey | 15 | needed |
| New Mexico | 15 | needed |
| New York | 15 | needed |
| North Carolina | 15 | needed |
| North Dakota | 15 | needed |
| Ohio | 15 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 15 | needed |
| Oregon | 15 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 15 | needed |
| South Carolina | 15 | no |
| South Dakota | 15 | no |
| Tennessee | 15 | no |
| Texas | 15 | no |
| Utah | 15 | no |
| Vermont | 15 | no |
| Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Washington | 15 | needed |
| West Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 15 | needed |
| Wyoming | 15 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?**
You can work at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from age 15 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

**How old do you have to be to work at Freddy's?**
Usually 16. Most Freddy's team member postings that list an age say "must be 16 or older," and some Alabama and Minnesota locations accept 15. Each franchise owner sets its own rules, so check the listing for your store.

**Can a 15-year-old work at Freddy's?**
At some locations. Freddy's cashier postings in Madison, Alabama and several Minneapolis–St. Cloud area stores (Savage, Lakeville, Rogers, St. Cloud) accept 15-year-olds. Most other postings we saw ask for 16, and federal law limits how late and how long 15-year-olds can work.

**Does Freddy's hire 14-year-olds?**
We found no Freddy's posting or official page that hires 14-year-olds. Plan to apply at 15 or 16, depending on the location.

**How much does Freddy's pay?**
Team member postings range from about $9 to $17 an hour depending on the state and the franchise owner. The pay is listed on most job postings at careers.freddys.com.

## Sources

- Cashier – Madison, AL (Freddy's, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/66f6c06c/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers/madison-19812/cashier-5709dc5b
- Cashier – Savage, MN (Freddy's, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/270f5221/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers/savage-20862/cashier-2b5842f0
- Cashier – Boise, ID (Freddy's, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/1fac5249/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers/boise-19110/cashier-223c98c2
- Cook – Longmont, CO (Freddy's, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/8ef68dc4/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers/longmont-18661/cook-338b9f2c
- Freddy's application form – Neosho, MO (franchise owner): https://form.jotform.com/261134606627152
- Shift Leader – Rogers, MN (Freddy's, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/270f5221/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers/rogers-21204/shift-leader-d797e535
- Team Member – Papillion, NE (Freddy's, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/862dd7fa/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers/papillion-19669/team-member-4ed78e5e

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