
Prestley Blake
Prestley Blake is one of the co-founders of the Friendly's restaurant chain, which began as an ice-cream shop in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1935. Alongside his brother Curtis, he established a beloved brand that became known for its ice cream and family-friendly atmosphere. The Blake brothers' entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in the casual dining space laid the foundation for what would become a nostalgic American institution.
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Prestley Blake, along with his brother Curtis, founded Friendly's as the 'Friendly' ice-cream shop in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Friendly's restaurant chain shrinks to 87 locations in 11 statesFox News·
United States· 2026-09-19



