National restaurant chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has broken ground at 2620 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, and is expected to open in the spring. The new eatery will feature a 3,000-square-foot location with seating for up to 75 customers as well as patio seating. Freddy’s signature items include steakburgers, Vienna beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and chocolate and vanilla frozen custard. There are three Freddy’s restaurants under construction in the Greater Houston area. www.freddysusa.com