Ownership is trying to revive Friendly’s Restaurant, which has closed 32 eateries. Pictured is its Norwood, Mass. location. Friendly’s Restaurants has been up and down more than most rollercoasters.

“Eco-friendly,” “green” and “natural” — you’ve likely seen these words a lot. But what do these terms mean? In some cases, nothing at all. Companies have to meet no specific criteria before slapping ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Friendly's, then known simply as Friendly, was founded in 1935 by brothers Curtis and Prestley Blake.

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Chat with any pet parent who loves to travel and they’ll likely tell you how guilty and anxious they feel dropping their beloved animals with a pet-sitter or friend on the way to the airport. But it ...