Friendly's shrinks from 850 restaurants to 87, but expert sees hope
Sep 19, 2026
Friendly's casual-dining chain has shrunk from roughly 850 restaurants at its 1990s peak to just 87 locations across 11 Eastern states.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/19/friendlys-shrinks-850-restaurants-87-expert-sees-hope/
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