Friendly’s Restaurant honored by Easter Seals

Easter Seals, the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities, honored Friendly’s Restaurants with the Corporate Leadership Award. Friendly’s Enfield and Manchester restaurants were recognized for their fundraising to benefit Easter Seals’ programs and services, which raised $28 million over the years. Pictured, from left, are: Jeffrey Mellen, general ganager of Friendly’s in Manchester, Jenifer Gleason, general manager of Friendly’s in Enfield, John Maguire, CEO & president of Friendly’s, Allen Gouse, president and CEO of Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut.