America’s iconic family brand adds craveable new entrées while spotlighting value-driven favorites starting Jan. 28
Dallas, TX (Restaurant News Release) Friendly’s is refreshing its menu with a renewed focus on the dishes guests love most, introducing new entrees while continuing to celebrate the classic comfort and value that define the brand. Launching Jan. 28, the updated core menu and expanded Happy Ending Menu deliver familiar flavors, flexible options and wallet-friendly pricing for any appetite.
The latest additions are led by two new entrées that will take center stage on both the core menu and Happy Ending Menu:
- Turkey Stack (starting at $15.49) – Toasted sourdough stacked with stuffing, red-skin garlic mashed potatoes and grilled turkey breast, finished with turkey gravy.
- Friendly’s Stir Fry (starting at $13.29) – Seasonal vegetables tossed in teriyaki sauce and served over rice, with the option to add grilled chicken or beef.
The Happy Ending Menu remains a cornerstone of Friendly’s value offerings, featuring six fan-favorite entrées. Guests who choose from select items – including the NEW Stir Fry and Turkey Stack — can enjoy a free Happy Ending Sundae, because every meal deserves a sweet finish.
The refreshed 2026 Core Menu also features these must-try standouts:
Sliders (starting at $12.49) – A choice of three crispy chicken or burger sliders topped with American cheese on toasted buns, served with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and Friendly’s Signature Sauce.
Crispy Chicken Tenders (starting at $9.79) – Three hand-cut, all-white chicken tenders with a light, crispy coating, served with a choice of dipping sauce.
Friendly’s® Famous Fried Ravioli (starting at $8.29) – Golden brown cheese ravioli topped with Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce.
Beyond these highlights, Friendly’s core menu continues to offer something for everyone, including starters, wings, soups, salads, quesadillas, burgers, SuperMelts® and sides, along with a dedicated senior menu. From the Friendly’s BLT and All-American Burger to the Fishamajig SuperMelt, the lineup showcases dishes that families have enjoyed for generations.
“For more than 90 years, Friendly’s has been about more than just food – it’s about the joy of gathering around a table, sharing familiar flavors and making memories with each meal,” said Dawn Petite, president of Friendly’s Restaurants. “These new additions capture that spirit, offering satisfying meals, flexible options and wallet-friendly prices that bring smiles to every guest and give them one more reason to linger for a sweet treat.”
The new core menu and Happy Ending Menu are available across all locations. For more information, visit FriendlysRestaurants.com.
About Friendly’s Restaurants Co, LLC
Friendly’s Restaurants is an iconic American brand serving signature entrées, burgers, sandwiches and handcrafted, specialty ice cream desserts in over 100 friendly, full-service restaurants. For 91 years, Friendly’s Restaurants and their dedicated service teams have delighted generations of guests by offering everyday value on great-tasting food and ice cream creations. Friendly’s Restaurants is a portfolio brand of BRIX Holdings, LLC, a multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company based in Dallas. 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. For additional information, please visit FriendlysRestaurants.com or follow Friendly’s on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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