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Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days
They’ve been scooping cones for 90 years. Now they’re giving them away. Friendly’s is celebrating its milestone anniversary and National Ice Cream Day with a weekend-long celebration that includes free ice cream and other limited-time offers. The three-day event runs Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, a stretch that covers Friendly’s Founders Day and the ice cream holiday. Here’s what’s on the table: Free Cone or Dish on July 20 — Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members can score one small cone or dish of ice cream free of charge at participating locations. 90-Cent Ice Cream for Everyo…
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Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
Approximately 70 ice cream products sold by multiple brands including Friendly's and Hershey's are being recalled due to a possible presence of listeria, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The brands were recalled this week by Totally Cool, Inc. based in Owings Mills, MD, which has stopped the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling. Some of the most popular items recalled include: Friendly's 60 fl oz Celebration Ice Cream Cake 40 fl oz Strawberry Krunch Ice Cream Cake; Hershey's 38 fl oz vanilla and chocolat…
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Friendly's Restaurant In CT
A person was taken to a hospital after a car crashed into a Friendly's restaurant location in Connecticut. The incident happened in Hartford County on Sunday, Nov. 19, when a car crashed into the Friendly's in Newington at 3420 Berlin Turnpike (Route 5), according to the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. Following the crash, firefighters shut off utilities and remained at the scene until the town's building department arrived. One person suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. The cause of the crash was not released.
Business
Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe
Restaurant chain Friendly's has launched its first fast-casual cafe. The company announced that it has opened its first "Friendly's Cafe" in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The eatery is located at 291 East Main St. in Westfield. It opened on Saturday, Feb. 26, representatives said. The 2,700 square-foot location seats 45 guests. Guests can either order directly at the counter or use a QR code at the table to have food delivered, Friendly's said. Orders can also be placed online and either delivered or picked up at designated "to-go" areas. "Friendly's Cafe de…