Beloved Restaurant Chain Dwindles From 850 Locations to 87, but Expert Sees ‘a Lot of Life Left’

Beloved restaurant chain dwindles from 850 locations to 87, but expert sees ‘a lot of life left’

Friendly’s, Founded in Springfield 90 Years Ago, Now Down to 87 Restaurants

Friendly's, founded in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1935, has shrunk from about 850 restaurants at its peak to just 87 locations across 11 states, though a marketing expert says the brand still has room for a comeback.

Beloved restaurant chain dwindles from 850 locations to 87, but expert sees 'a lot of life left' - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A casual-dining chain known for its ice-cream desserts, burgers and family atmosphere that once operated roughly 850 restaurants has dwindled to fewer than 100 locations in 11 states. Friendly’s was founded as the “Friendly” ice-cream shop in Springfield, Massachusetts, by “spunky” brothers Prestley and Curtis Blake in [...]

Beloved restaurant chain dwindles from 850 locations to 87, but expert sees 'a lot of life left'

Friendly's, the family restaurant chain known for ice cream desserts and burgers, has shrunk from 850 locations to fewer than 100 after filing for bankruptcy twice.