Dawn is the President of Friendly’s Restaurants, which operates over 110 (company-operated and franchised) friendly, full-service restaurants serving signature entrees, burgers, sandwiches, and hand-crafted specialty ice cream.
Dawn began her career at Friendly’s Restaurants as an operations manager and has been with the Friendly’s brand for over 40 years. Currently, she oversees a multi-functional team of employees from corporate operations to franchise operations and training. Dawn previously worked as the Chief Operating Officer for J&B Restaurant Partners, overseeing operations for the largest franchisee in the Friendly’s organization and multiple beach restaurants, bars, and the Gatsby on the Ocean Catering Hall.