Friendly's

Get The Inside Scoop: Friendly's is Expanding a Sweet Business Opportunity to Texas

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendly's Restaurants Franchising Co, LLC, the iconic family restaurant and ice cream shop with more than 80 years of rich history, today announced its dishing out sweet business opportunities for Texas entrepreneurs with plans of opening multiple new locations in the next three to five years.  

Key Points: 
  • "We know there are business owners out there, especially in states like Texas, who understand the legacy, impact and opportunities Friendly's will bring to new communities.
  • For more than eight decades, the brand has continued to grow and evolve with today's culture.
  • The company's longevity and resilience proves its opportunities are limitless and the concept can go far with the right entrepreneur."
  • To learn more about franchising with Friendly's and the available franchise incentives, visit: https://www.friendlysrestaurants.com/franchise/
    For more information about the parent company, BRIX Holdings, visit https://BRIXholdings.com/ .

BRIX Holdings' Orange Leaf and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen Welcome Multiple New Franchise Agreements Across Texas, Kickstarting Major Growth Plans for the State

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIX Holdings, LLC,("BRIX"), a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company encompassing renowned food-service chains including Friendly's, Red Mango, Orange Leaf, and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, today announced four deals signed at the end of 2023 promising new Orange Leaf and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen locations coming this year to Prosper, Frisco, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. 

Key Points: 
  • "We look forward to working with our new franchise owners, who are dedicated to expanding Orange Leaf and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen networks.
  • The new franchise operators behind the agreements signed in Texas are welcome additions to the ever-growing BRIX network as the company continues to prioritize expansion in the state.
  • Franchising with Orange Leaf afforded me that opportunity," said Susana Jimenez, the new franchise owner behind the future Orange Leaf location coming to Cibillo, Texas.
  • BRIX is actively seeking new owners to franchise with Orange Leaf, Red Mango and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen.

Launch Entertainment Announces New Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Launch Entertainment, an indoor family entertainment concept, has named franchise industry veteran Yvette Martinez as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Key Points: 
  • Leading Family Entertainment Franchise Invests in Leadership Team to Enhance Operations, Fuel Brand Growth and Drive Future Development
    WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Launch Entertainment , an indoor family entertainment concept, has named franchise industry veteran Yvette Martinez as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • "As Launch Entertainment continues nationwide expansion, we are thrilled to welcome industry veterans like Craig and Yvette to fuel the brand beyond its previous limits," said Jeff Todd, SVP of Business Development at Launch Entertainment.
  • The Launch Entertainment business model offers a scalable, multi-unit opportunity and provides a fun, dynamic, and competitive environment to further drive growth and profitability for its franchise operators.
  • To learn more about the Launch Entertainment franchise opportunity, visit: https://launchfamilyentertainment.com .

BRIX Holdings Announces Sherif Mityas as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIX Holdings LLC (BRIX) announced today the appointment of Sherif Mityas as their new Chief Executive Officer and Dawn Petite as Brand President for Friendly's Restaurant Group.

Key Points: 
  • Mityas will now assume full leadership of BRIX Holdings' and Amici Partners Group's brands including Friendly's, Red Mango, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory, SouperSalad and Humble Donuts.
  • Mityas is a veteran retail and restaurant industry executive, most notably serving as the chief experience officer for TGI FRIDAYS and as chief executive officer for Hollywood Video/Movie Gallery.
  • Prior to her current role, Petite was the chief operating officer for J&B Restaurant partners, one of the largest franchisee groups in the Friendly's system.
  • Friendly's Restaurants is a portfolio brand of BRIX Holdings, LLC, a multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company based in Dallas.

EASTERSEALS NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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CHICAGO, November 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Easterseals National Board of Directors has elected four new members including Erhardt Preitauer, President and CEO, CareSource; Mark Berryhill, CEO, Equal Pride; Craig Erlich, President and CEO, Friendly's Restaurants; and Mark Whitley, President and CEO, Easterseals Southern California.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, November 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Easterseals National Board of Directors has elected four new members including Erhardt Preitauer, President and CEO, CareSource; Mark Berryhill, CEO, Equal Pride; Craig Erlich, President and CEO, Friendly's Restaurants; and Mark Whitley, President and CEO, Easterseals Southern California.
  • "Easterseals is honored to have the commitment of these exceptional corporate and nonprofit leaders as volunteer leaders on our National Board of Directors," said Easterseals National Board Chair Dr. Catherine "Alicia" Georges.
  • He currently sits on the Governing Board of Directors for Easterseals North Texas and has been a volunteer leader for Easterseals for more the past 15 years after serving as Vice President for Easterseals New York, Vermont, and Coastal Fairfield County from 2011 until 2013.
  • Whitley began his career with Easterseals in 1976 as a recreation coordinator for Easterseals Arkansas and has held increasingly responsible positions throughout his tenure including at the Easterseals National Office in Chicago and as President of both Easterseals Utah and Easterseals Maryland before joining Easterseals Southern California.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA SECURES UP TO $45 MILLION IN USDA GRANT FUNDING FOR LOW-CARBON DAIRY PILOT PROJECT

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative with more than 11,500 family farmers, has been selected to receive up to $45 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to scale methane emissions reductions and increase soil carbon sequestration on U.S. dairy farms as well as develop and market climate-smart, low-carbon dairy products.

Key Points: 
  • Partners joining DFA in this project include Dairy One Cooperative, Inc., MyFarm, LLC, Dairy Nutrition Management and Consulting, LLC, Nestl, Mars, Unilever, Barry Callebaut, Dairy Management Inc., U.S.
  • Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, Global Dairy Platform, Innovation Center for U.S.
  • For more information about Dairy Farmers of America and our sustainability efforts, visit here .
  • Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation and the future of family dairies.

Friendly's® Restaurants to Implement Revel Enterprise® as Part of Corporate-Wide Innovation Initiative

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revel Systems, the market leading cloud-native point of sale (POS) and complete business management platform, today announced Friendly's Restaurants has plans to implement Revel Enterprise® at over 120 of its locations. The selection of Revel is part of a company-wide initiative by Friendly's to drive innovation into restaurant operations to better meet the needs of today's customer as well as improve operational efficiencies.

Key Points: 
  • "Revel Enterprise was the clear choice for Friendly's Restaurants given the platform's modern architecture, true open API, and extreme ease of use," said Carissa De Santis, chief technology officer, Friendly's.
  • The Revel Enterprise open API enables large chains to easily integrate best-of-breed solutions to the Revel platform in order to deliver a custom solution that aligns with their strategic direction.
  • Friendly's Restaurants also selected Revel Enterprise for the platform's user-friendly interface, low cost of ownership, scalability, and multi-location management capabilities.
  • Friendly's Restaurants has plans to introduce new and innovative food and ice cream offerings, bright new restaurants and unique ways to reach and satisfy guests.

Bel Brands USA and Dairy Farmers of America Announce Sustainable Milk Cooling Pilot Results and Plans for a New Initiative Supporting the Next Generation of U.S. Dairy Farmers

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bel Brands USA and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) – a national dairy cooperative of farm families – are proud to announce the results of their sustainable milk cooling pilot program launched last year. With the changing climate impacting everything from crop production to animal health, it is more important than ever to invest in innovative new ways to improve on-farm sustainability practices and reduce farms' environmental footprint.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bel Brands USA and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a national dairy cooperative of farm families are proud to announce the results of their sustainable milk cooling pilot program launched last year.
  • Last year, Bel Brands and DFA partnered to support the adoption of energy-efficient and cost-effective on-farm milk cooling methods.
  • This included new natural well water and forced air barn cooling systems installed on a DFA-member dairy farm in Iowa that supplies milk to Bel Brands.
  • Moreover, the addition of new sand bedding on the dairy also enabled farmers to spend less time on their tractors.

MySummerChallenge.com Helps Parents Keep Their Teens and Pre-Teens Healthy and Active All Summer

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mysummerchallenge.com announces its six-week teen and pre-teen summer series titled My Summer Challenge, filled with inspiration and creative ways to keep kids active and motivated all summer long.  The program launches this Saturday July 16th, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mysummerchallenge.com announces its six-week teen and pre-teen summer series titled My Summer Challenge, filled with inspiration and creative ways to keep kids active and motivated all summer long.
  • Parents are at their wits end this summer and do not know how to help their kids be kids again.
  • My Summer Challenge ( www.mysummerchallenge.com ) is launching this Saturday, July 16th and is a game-changer for parents, and their teen and pre-teenage kids.
  • My Summer Challenge is a six-week program designed help teens and pre-teens become more active in two areas: Mind and Motion.

BRIX Holdings, LLC Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Pamela Hunt

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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DALLAS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIX Holdings, LLC, a Dallas-based multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company specializing in chains with superior products and attractive growth prospects, today announced the appointment of Pamela Hunt as its chief financial officer.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIX Holdings, LLC, a Dallas-based multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company specializing in chains with superior products and attractive growth prospects, today announced the appointment of Pamela Hunt as its chief financial officer.
  • Hunt has more than 20 years of experience as a financial and operational leader for global organizations.
  • In her new position, Hunt will oversee the BRIX Holdings' finance organization and all financial activities including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and tax for the BRIX Holdings' portfolio companies, which includes Friendly's Restaurants, Orange Leaf, Red Mango, Smoothie Factory and other brands.
  • "I look forward to working with the entire BRIX team to support our restaurants and franchise owners and to expanding the BRIX portfolio."