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Friendlys
Unforgettable
Jan. 21, 2016
Bernie Sanders Proposed to His Wife in a Friendly’s Parking Lot
At least now he’s got the sundae-eating demographic in the bag?
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Apr. 24, 2012
Friendly’s Won’t Become Panera
The chain’s new CEO wants to restore the ice cream parlors to greatness.
By
Kara Baskin
Swanky Supping
Feb. 29, 2012
Boston
Magazine’s Swanky Town Smackdown Loves Brookline for the Food
Rich people have nowhere to eat.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Feb. 10, 2012
Friendly’s CEO Steps Down; Michelle Obama Helps Obese Military Personnel
Plus the founder of Fireballs dies and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Farewells
Jan. 10, 2012
It’s an Exceptionally Bad Day for Nostalgic, Failing Family Restaurants
Sundae, bloody sundae.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Dec. 30, 2011
More News Leaks from Maine’s Favorite Topless Coffee Shop; Friendly’s Sold,
Plus drunk cities and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Marketing Gimmicks
Oct. 6, 2011
Can Bankrupt Friendly’s Bounce Back With iPads and Health Foods?
Why their “American Classic” rebrand sounds like a good old-fashioned bad idea.
By
Kara Baskin
The Chain Gang
Oct. 5, 2011
Is Yelp Killing Chain Restaurants?
Customers no longer default to chain restaurants when they can just call up Yelp on their phones.
By
Jay Barmann
Mediavore
Oct. 5, 2011
A Sad Day for Friendly’s; A Happy Ending for Eva Longoria
Plus competitive lunchbox-packing and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Sept. 30, 2011
Michael Jackson’s Chef Gives Testimony;
Top Chef
Vets Opening Everywhere
Kai Chase says she was making lunch when she learned of the dire emergency.
Mediavore
Sept. 30, 2011
Tainted Ground Beef Turns Up at Dover Air Force Base; Friendly’s Faces
Plus: Tons of Top Chef alumni are opening restaurants; and Popeye’s introduces Dip’n Chik’n nuggets, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Sept. 30, 2011
Wasabi Fire Alarm Wins Ig Noble; Friendly’s Will File for Chapter 11
Plus an improbable Popeye’s nugget and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Aug. 30, 2011
Friendly’s Waitress Stabbed While Prepping for Work; How to Grow Food on Mars
Plus a sustainable-farming foundation from Chipotle and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
June 28, 2011
Friendly’s Founder Pens Memoir; Borscht Reclaims Its Cool
Plus Bieber loves barbecue and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Lists
Aug. 12, 2010
Breaking: Ice Cream Is Unhealthy
Your sundae is trying to kill you!
Mediavore
July 22, 2010
Lohan’s Rumored Jail Diet Upsets Prisoner Peers; New Policy To Strengthen L.A.
The actress is rumored to be paying for “special food,” while Councilman Jose Huizar addresses the city’s economic disparities.
Mediavore
July 22, 2010
Bee Carnage at Hayes Valley Farm; Fatten Your Kids at Friendly’s
Mediavore
July 22, 2010
Bottom Dollar Food Will Fill Voids in Area Shopping Centers; Local Wineries
Plus Friendly’s Mac & Cheese Quesadilla tops list of unhealthy kids meals, and Carnival Cruises considers smoking ban in its cigar bars, all in our morning news roundup.
Blechtacular
July 8, 2010
The Depravity of Competitive Eating and Grilled-Cheese Burger Melts
The latest in the world of food stunts.
By
Daniel Maurer
Mediavore
Oct. 22, 2009
What Men Want to Eat; Chains Sued Over Carcinogenic Chicken
Plus: McDonald’s profits soar, and so do the legions of the hungry, all in our morning news roundup.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
Mediavore
Oct. 22, 2009
Restaurant Comedy; Chains Sued Over Carcinogenic Chicken
Plus: McDonald’s profits soar, as do the legions of the hungry, all in our morning news roundup.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
Mediavore
Oct. 22, 2009
Cupcake Stop Will Open Shop; Chains Sued for Carcinogenic Chicken
Plus: Michael’s patrons weigh in on Twitter, and food recalls in Brooklyn, all in our morning news roundup.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
Openings
Aug. 4, 2009
Friendly’s Gets Small
Friendly’s Express launches tomorrow in Mansfield.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
What to Eat
July 30, 2009
Extreme Sandwiching: Adventures in Questionable Flavor Combos
The “cheeseburger club” at Friendly’s and the bacon-infused ice-cream sandwich at JoeDoe.
By
Daniel Maurer