Friendly's Restaurants Franchise Press Releases and Franchise 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. ... more (3/22/2007)

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 t... more (1/9/2007)

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 devel... more (12/4/2006)

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 Seal... more (11/30/2006)

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... more (10/25/2006)

Friendly's Restaurant To Open In Delray Beach, Florida
Friendly's Restaurants will celebrate the opening of a new franchised restaurant in Delray Beach, Florida located at 14701 Atlantic Avenue. The restaurant will open on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. ... more (9/28/2006)

Friendly's Earns Restaurant Neighbor Award For Easter Seals Fundraising
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation (Amex: FRN) has been selected by the National Restaurant Association as one of this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award state winners/national finalists in the national... more (9/14/2006)

Friendly's Executive Vice President Paul Hoagland Named To Board Of Massachusetts Restaurant Association
Paul V. Hoagland, executive vice president of administration and chief financial officer of Friendly Ice Cream Corporation (Amex: FRN), has been elected to the board of directors of the Massachusetts ... more (9/13/2006)

Give In To Temptation With Irresistible Chicken Entrées At Friendly's
Everyone has a weakness when it comes to good food. Friendly's new Chicken Temptations menu offers chicken lovers irresistible reasons to give in to their cravings and treat themselves to a delici... more (8/21/2006)

Ice Cream Lovers Compete To Create The Next Friendly's Favorite Sundae And Win A Dream Vacation
Kids and adults from across the country who dream of concocting the absolutely perfect ice cream dessert and taking a once in a lifetime vacation can see their dreams become reality by entering Friend... more (8/2/2006)

Award-winning Owner Opens Sixth Area Friendly's In Miamisburg
Kevin Peyton of 4th Day Hospitality (4DH), who was named 2005 Franchisee of the Year by Friendly's Restaurants, has opened a Friendly's restaurant in Miamisburg. Peyton, who already owned f... more (7/20/2006)

Area Resident Wins First Place In Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championship
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation's Ron Emenheiser of Windsor, PA, won first place in his division of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association's annual competition held in Lancaster on June 23rd ... more (7/6/2006)

Savor The Tastes Of Summer With Carefree Meals At Friendly's
The crack of July 4th fireworks means that summer is really here. With sun-filled days and sultry evenings come all the tastes that make summer specialâ€"like tangy barbecue, sweet corn and ripe t... more (6/28/2006)

Friendly's And Easter Seals Recognized At Fourth Annual Cause Marketing Halo Awards™
Earlier today, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation and Easter Seals were honored with a Cause Marketing Halo Award, America's highest honor for companies and causes that do well by doing good. "Con... more (6/13/2006)

Friendly's Opens Restaurant In Plymouth, Massachusetts
Friendly's Restaurants opened a new restaurant in Plymouth, Massachusetts located at 47 Long Pond Road. The restaurant opened on Monday, May 15, 2006. The new restaurant has an ice cream theme... more (5/17/2006)

Friendly's Announces Organizational Changes To Support Long-term Business Strategy
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation (Amex: FRN) has announced organizational changes that will better align its business strategies and provide for increased responsibility and accountability. "As... more (2/27/2006)

Wall Street Journal Survey Ranks Friendly's Among Nation's Top Performing Franchises
Friendly's ranks among the 25 best performing franchises in the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal's Feb. 23 "Startup Journal." Friendly's was one of only eigh... more (2/27/2006)

Friendly's Opens Restaurant In North Haven, Connecticut
Friendly's Restaurants opened a new restaurant in North Haven, Connecticut located at 140 Universal Drive. The restaurant opened on Thursday, February 16, 2006. The new restaurant has an ice cr... more (2/21/2006)

Friendly's New Supermelt Event Offers Super Choices For Lunch Or Dinner
Hungry diners looking for super taste, super selection and super value can find it all on Friendly's new SuperMelts™ menu. From February 27 through April 23, guests of all ages can dig into one... more (2/15/2006)

Friendly's Celebrates The Grand Re-opening Of Northfield, New Jersey Restaurant
Friendly's Restaurants celebrates the grand re-opening of the Northfield, New Jersey restaurant located at 1003 Tilton Road. The restaurant is owned and operated by Hospitality Restaurants, Inc. ... more (2/1/2006)

Friendly's Is Looking For 50 "Fab" Kids
The search is on: Friendly Ice Cream Corporation is looking for 50 kids, between the ages of eight and 12, to serve as members of the 2006 Friendly's Fab 50 panel. Friendly's invites "twee... more (1/25/2006)

Warm Up, Chill Out With New Meals From Friendly's
The best way to beat winter weather? Come to Friendly's between January 2 and February 19 to warm up with hearty, flavorful meals, then chill out with an irresistible treat - - a free Sundae with ... more (1/4/2006)

FRIENDLY'S OPENS RESTAURANT IN NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
Friendly's Restaurants announced today that it will be opening a new restaurant in New Milford, Connecticut located at 108 Danbury Road. The restaurant will open on Monday, November 21, 2005. Th... more (11/23/2005)

FRIENDLY'S RAISES $127,000 FOR RED CROSS HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF; COMPANY EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS JOIN TOGETHER IN AID EFFORT
The hurricane relief effort announced by Friendly's Restaurants in October has raised a total of $127,690 for the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund, company officials said today. On Oct. 5... more (11/21/2005)

FRIENDLY'S COOKS UP THE COMFORTS OF HOME
Delicious home style "comfort foods" that the whole family can enjoy are now being served up with a smile at Friendly's, just in time for the busy holiday season. "These days when ... more (10/24/2005)

Friendly's Celebrates 70th Anniversary; Continues Creating Delicious Memories with Great Ice Cream
The year was 1935. America was in the grip of the Great Depression. More than one in five workers were jobless, and record heat and drought had turned America's heartland into a Dust Bowl. It was ... more (7/13/2005)

25-year Easter Seals & Friendly's Partnership, Is Friendly Indeed
Celebrating "Cones for Kids" 25th year, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation today launches its annual Valentine's Day fundraiser to benefit local Easter Seals and announces a new 2006 campaign ... more (1/2/2005)