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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 — pick your state below.

From job postings · checked October 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers' hiring age policy

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 by job

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16Team member
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JobAgeNote
Team member (cashier, cook, custard)16+Some Alabama and Minnesota postings accept 15
Shift lead17+Minnesota postings; others may require 18

How much does Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers pay teens?

$9–$17 an 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

How to apply at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Search team member, cashier or cook jobs at careers.freddys.com. Most listings send you to the franchise owner's application page. If you're under 18, your state may require a work permit.

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hiring age by state

The youngest age Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers could hire you at in each state: the company's minimum or the state's, whichever is higher. “✓ seen” means we found a real Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers posting there accepting that age.

From 15From 16✓ Seen in a posting
Show the table for all states
StateYoungest ageWork permitHours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama15+ ✓ seenNeeded18 h
Alaska15+Needed18 h
Arizona15+No18 h
Arkansas15+No18 h
California15+Needed18 h
Colorado15+No18 h
Connecticut16+ state lawNeeded—
Delaware15+Needed18 h
District of Columbia15+Needed18 h
Florida15+No15 h
Georgia15+Needed18 h
Hawaii15+Needed18 h
Idaho15+No18 h
Illinois15+Needed18 h
Indiana15+No18 h
Iowa15+No18 h
Kansas15+No18 h
Kentucky15+No18 h
Louisiana15+Needed18 h
Maine15+Needed18 h
Maryland15+Needed18 h
Massachusetts15+Needed18 h
Michigan15+Needed18 h
Minnesota15+ ✓ seenNo18 h
Mississippi15+No18 h
Missouri15+Needed18 h
Montana15+No18 h
Nebraska15+Needed18 h
Nevada15+No18 h
New Hampshire15+Needed18 h
New Jersey15+Needed18 h
New Mexico15+Needed18 h
New York15+Needed18 h
North Carolina15+Needed18 h
North Dakota15+Needed18 h
Ohio15+Needed18 h
Oklahoma15+Needed18 h
Oregon15+No18 h
Pennsylvania15+Needed18 h
Rhode Island15+Needed18 h
South Carolina15+No18 h
South Dakota15+No18 h
Tennessee15+No18 h
Texas15+No18 h
Utah15+No18 h
Vermont15+No18 h
Virginia15+Needed18 h
Washington15+Needed16 h
West Virginia15+Needed18 h
Wisconsin15+Needed18 h
Wyoming15+No18 h

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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.

Other places that hire at 15

Sources

  1. Cashier – Madison, AL (Freddy's, via Workstream) (2026-09) — "15 years old or older"; pay $9.00–$12.00/hour (minAge 15, AL)
  2. Cashier – Savage, MN (Freddy's, via Workstream) (2026-09) — "Minimum age: 15 years or older" (MN)
  3. Cashier – Boise, ID (Freddy's, via Workstream) (2025-08) — "Requirements (must be 16 or older)"; pay $9–$15/hour
  4. Cook – Longmont, CO (Freddy's, via Workstream) (2025-08) — "must be 16 or older"; pay $10–$13/hour
  5. Freddy's application form – Neosho, MO (franchise owner) (2026-10) — "If you are under age 18, please state your age. Must be 16 to apply."
  6. Shift Leader – Rogers, MN (Freddy's, via Workstream) (2026-09) — Shift leader "Must be at least 17 years old"; pay $18–$20/hour
  7. Team Member – Papillion, NE (Freddy's, via Workstream) (2026-10) — Team member pay $15–$17/hour

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers? Tell us.