WILBRAHAM, Mass., Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC announced today that select Friendly's locations across the East Coast will offer free breakfast to veterans and active military on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11, 2013.

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To honor those who have served our country, participating Friendly's restaurants in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia will treat guests who show their military ID or honorable discharge card to a complimentary Big-Two-Do® breakfast and coffee on Veteran's Day.

"Friendly's takes pride in giving back to the community and this dedication is made evident by our partnership with Easter Seals, who is dedicated to bettering the lives of veterans through several ongoing programs, which recognize the men and women who diligently serve our country," said John Maguire, Friendly's CEO & President. "This Veteran's Day, Friendly's is saying, 'thank you,' by having veterans and active military start their day by joining us for a great breakfast."

Eligible guests are invited to visit a participating Friendly's restaurant during breakfast hours and enjoy a bountiful, mouth-watering breakfast that's sure to satisfy any appetite. The Big-Two-Do® allows guests to customize their breakfast entree by choosing two slices of French toast, two buttermilk pancakes or two slices of toast; two strips of crispy bacon or two sausage links and two made-to-order farm fresh eggs. As guests delight in the Big-Two-Do's® array of breakfast options, they'll also be treated to a cup of complimentary coffee.

For more information and participation details, please call your local Friendly's restaurant.

About Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC

Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC is a vertically integrated restaurant company, with an iconic brand name, serving signature sandwiches, burgers and ice cream desserts in a friendly, family environment.  Together with its broad franchisee base, the company has system-wide sales of over $550 million and distribution through over 7,500 retail locations.  For 78 years, Friendly's restaurants and dedicated service teams have delighted generations of guests.  For the future, Friendly's has plans for new food and ice cream products, enhanced buildings, and new service channels.  For additional information please visit www.friendlys.com.

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