At a Glance
- Friendly’s 2026 ConeHead Sundaes feature 12 month-by-month character designs.
- Four sundaes-Lion ConeHead, Surfer Dude, Rainbow Kitty Kat, Web the Spider-were created by staff members.
- Dawn Petite calls the treats “a tradition that spans generations.”
- Why it matters: Fans can taste employee creativity while keeping a 90-year family-friendly ritual alive.
Friendly’s has locked in its 2026 ConeHead Sundae calendar, and News Of Losangeles can exclusively reveal that several designs began as staff doodles.
Meet the 2026 ConeHead Crew
Each month spotlights a whimsical character:
- January – Original ConeHead
- February – Rock the Star
- March – Spot the Dog
- April – Egg Hunt
- May – Puddles the Pig
- June – Lion ConeHead
- July – Fin the Shark
- August – Surfer Dude
- September – Rainbow Kitty Kat
- October – Web the Spider paired with Monster Mash
- November – Tom the Turkey
- December – Rudy the Reindeer
Four of those-Lion ConeHead, Surfer Dude, Rainbow Kitty Kat and Web the Spider-came straight from Friendly’s employees’ sketchbooks.
From Doodle to Dessert
Server Kevin Capobianco drew Puddles the Pig on a scrap of paper before it landed on the menu. “Designing Puddles the Pig was such a fun and creative experience,” he tells News Of Losangeles. “It’s exciting to see an idea go from a doodle on paper to a sundae that families and friends will enjoy for an entire month.”
He adds, “Each Conehead has its own personality, and I love that I was able to bring a little nostalgia and joy from my own restaurant into the Conehead hall of fame.”
A Generational Tradition
Dawn Petite, president at Friendly’s Restaurants, tells News Of Losangeles that Conehead Sundaes “are more than just a delicious dessert – they’re a tradition that spans generations.”
“Each year, we love surprising guests with new, whimsical designs while honoring the family-friendly spirit that has been at the heart of our brand for nearly a century,” she continues. “The joy these sundaes bring is a reminder of why we do what we do: creating smiles, one Conehead at a time.”
Key Takeaways
- Friendly’s will rotate a new ConeHead character every month in 2026.
- Staff members designed four of the 12 characters.
- The chain views the limited-time sundaes as a 90-year-old tradition updated with fresh creativity.
