FIC Restaurants, Inc. (Friendly’s restaurants) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are once again teaming up to provide children at Boys & Girls Clubs in communities across the country with an engaging experience where they feel safe, are supported by caring adults, and have access to impactful programs.
Beginning today, over 230 Friendly’s restaurants in 14 states are hosting their third annual in-restaurant Halloween “Cones for Kids” fundraising campaign, just in time for eager parents planning what to hand out for this year’s spooktacular treat!
In exchange for a $1 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, guests dining at their local Friendly’s restaurant will receive a “Kid Card” featuring five coupons good for one Free Single Cone, a sweet surprise that’s sure to be a hit with neighborhood kids donning their favorite costumes.
For those who are simply “young at heart,” but still wish to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a $1 donation throughout the month of October, an Adult Coupon Book featuring the following six delicious offers is also available:
- $5 Off $25 Purchase (x 2)
- $3 Off $15 Purchase
- Free Kids Meal With Adult Entrée
- BOGO Any Size Sundae
- $3.99 Big-Two-Do® Breakfast on Weekends
“As a proud partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Friendly’s is excited to launch our third annual Halloween “Cones for Kids” program,” said George Michel, CEO of Friendly’s. “We believe that all children deserve a great future as productive, caring, responsible citizens, and we are looking forward to continuing that mission through our “Cones for Kids” fundraising efforts.”
For the last 83 years, Friendly’s has been bringing the community together through ice cream socials, local events and fundraising campaigns. Home to fan favorites such as the classic Fishamajig®, signature Fribbles®, and the hearty Big-Two-Do® breakfast, Friendly’s is thrilled to give back to the community in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
About FIC Restaurants, Inc.:
FIC Restaurants, Inc. is a restaurant company that operates under an iconic brand name (Friendly’s), serving signature sandwiches, burgers and ice cream desserts in friendly, full service restaurants. Together with its franchisees, the company had system-wide sales of over $273 million in 2017. For over 80 years, Friendly’s restaurants and their dedicated service teams have delighted generations of guests by offering every day value on great tasting food and ice cream creations. For the future, Friendly’s has plans for introducing new and innovative food and ice cream offerings, bright new restaurants, and unique ways to reach and satisfy guests. For additional information please visit www.friendlys.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, 4,400 Clubs serve 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at Facebook and Twitter.
