Courtesy Ford

BUSINESS: Courtesy Ford LOCATION: Syracuse, New York USED TO BE A: Friendly’s CREATIVE INTERPRETATION: If you can’t be friendly any longer, at least be courteous. PHOTO: Rachel & David Tarr

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8 Tracks Tavern

BUSINESS: 8 Tracks Tavern LOCATION: Syracuse, New York USED TO BE A: Friendly’s CREATIVE INTERPRETATION: I realize some may not consider Syracuse to be on the leading edge, but a watering hole solely dedicated to 8 tracks? Pretty much the ultimate hipster move.

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Starbucks

BUSINESS: Starbucks Coffee LOCATION: SR 16, Watertown, Massachussets USED TO BE A: Friendly’s CREATIVE INTERPRETATION: Few people interpret another Starbucks taking over as “Friendly”. PHOTO: Don Small

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Peking Malaysia

BUSINESS: Peking Malaysia LOCATION: Route 35, Shrewsbury, New Jersey USED TO BE A: Friendly’s CREATIVE INTERPRETATION: Bricked-up the front door and moved capital of China to Malaysia. Innovative! PHOTO: Ralph Brandi

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