Friendly's Restaurants Franchise
Family restaurant
In Springfield, Massachusetts at the height of the Great Depression in 1935, 20 year-old Prestley Blake and his 18 year-old brother Curtis opened an ice cream shop called 'Friendly' that served double-dip cones for 5 cents. The brothers opened a second shop five years later in West Springfield, Massachusetts and added food to the menu. Within a decade, locations opened throughout western Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1988 Donald N. Smith, the company's current CEO, purchased the company and a year later added an 's' to the name, making it 'Friendly's.' In May 2000, Friendly's introduced a new food and dessert menu featuring colossal burgers, sandwich wraps, splits, sundaes and Cyclones. Friendly's produces 10 million snack cups and 230,000 gallons of fudge every year. In addition to its restaurants and cafes, Friendly's manufactures a complete line of frozen desserts.
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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Friendly's Restaurants franchise?
Total Investment: $498,500-$1,950,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000-$35,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: $5K
How to contact Friendly's Restaurants
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Friendly's Restaurants Franchise Inc.
1855 Boston Rd.
Wilbraham,
MA
01095
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Phone: (413)543-2400
Fax: (413)543-2820
Website: Visit Website
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Friendly's Restaurants News
Franchise Owners Say They Support Friendly's
A group of franchise owners, in a letter yesterday to Friendly Ice Cream Corp. shareholders, have voiced their support for the company's restaurant operating system and for new CEO George Condos.
The Boston-based group, which represents 95 percent of Friendly's Ice Cream Restaurant fra... more
Friendly's Puts 2 & 2 Together With Create Your Own Entrées Menu
Sirloin tips or fried shrimp? BBQ chicken or grilled flounder? For guests who just can't make up their minds, Friendly's offers the perfect solution: create your own perfect meal by choosing two entrees, adding two side dishesÑand then topping it off with a free Happy Ending Sundae¨.
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Friendly's Restaurants Announces Major Expansion In North Carolina
Friendly's Restaurants Franchise, Inc., one of America's most successful restaurant franchises, today announced that it will significantly expand its presence in North Carolina through a development agreement with established restaurateur Cliford E. Bullard, Jr.
Under the development agre... more
Friendly's Shares A Little Holiday Cheer With Easter Seals
This holiday season, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation will spread extra-holiday cheer to area families living with disabilities, launching a limited-time holiday season fundraiser to benefit Easter Seals. From November 24, 2006 through January 2, 2007, guests of Friendly's restaurants can support ... more
Homestyle Classics Warm Up Friendly's New Menu
With autumn's chill in the air, Friendly's invites hungry guests to enjoy its new Homestyle Classics menu with down-home goodness that warms the heart as well as the body.
"As the days get shorter, everyone seems to get busier with work, school and holiday preparations," said Pet... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Friendly's Restaurants open? 1935
When did Friendly's Restaurants start franchising? 1996
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Expansion Plans
United States: Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia,
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Training & Support
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations Marketing
Ad slicks, National media
Business Operations
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 62% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience
Listing Tags
friendlys, friendly ice cream corporation, ice cream, restaurant, ice cream shoppe, family restaurant, family friendly restaurant, magical moments, celebrate, ice cream restaurant, carry-out, colossal burgers, supermelts, fishamajig, supermarkets
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Friendly's Restaurants Franchise Inc.
1855 Boston Rd.
Wilbraham,
MA
01095
Phone: (413)543-2400
Fax: (413)543-2820
Website: Visit Website
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