Modern-Day Version of Legendary FRIENDS Hangout Expands to Second Location Featuring
Artisanal Coffee Drinks and Series-Inspired Menu Guided by Renowned Chef Tom Colicchio

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences with Central Perk Coffee Co. and CenPer Holdings, LLC, proudly announce the highly anticipated expansion of Central Perk Coffeehouse, arriving to the heart of New York City — right in Times Square. The opening, scheduled for late fall 2025, invites locals, tourists, and superfans to step into the real-world version of one of television's most beloved hangouts. 

The contemporary take on the FRIENDS gathering spot is a must visit where unforgettable moments, exceptional coffee, and delicious food come together in the city that started it all.  New York's first ever Central Perk Coffeehouse is a fully functioning coffeehouse that has been brought to life by the same visionary team of food, beverage, and design experts behind the inaugural Boston location including Top Chef and James Beard Award Winner Tom Colicchio and award-winning New York architects, Glen & Co.  While refreshed for today's guest, the unmistakable spirit of Central Perk lives on — delivering a memorable coffee and dining experience for both locals and visitors. Set right in the heart of Times Square at the NE corner of 7^th Avenue & 47^th Street, the layout includes the celebrated cozy Orange Sofa room, inspired by the iconic Central Perk couch.

"FRIENDS is one of those rare shows that continues to bring people together, generation after generation," said Peter van Roden, EVP, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences.  "At the heart of that story was always Central Perk, the iconic coffeehouse and the group's home base, set in Manhattan. It was a place where laughter, connection, and unforgettable moments were shared…and it remains that today. After a warm welcome in Boston, we're excited to bring Central Perk Coffeehouse to Times Square, a location that perfectly captures the energy, spirit, and global love for FRIENDS, right in the city where it all began."

"When we launched the first Central Perk Coffeehouse in Boston, our goal was always to expand to New York City, a place where fans and friends alike could create their own stories in the city where the series was set," said Paul Landino, CenPer Holdings, LLC, Company Executive. "Opening in Times Square, known as the crossroads of the world, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring that vision to life, offering creative coffee drinks and delicious food in a space that is both familiar and refreshingly modern."

Central Perk Coffeehouse will offer fans exclusive, newly created merchandise available only at its Times Square location. Visitors can also enjoy Central Perk Coffee Co.'s six original coffee blends—available in ground, whole bean, and compostable capsule formats—at both the New York City and Boston locations (205 Newbury St). For those who prefer to brew at home, the blends are available online at centralperk.com and at select H-E-B grocery stores.

Customers can also purchase all six coffee blends on Amazon and benefit from free shipping right to their doorstep.  All Central Perk Coffee Co. offerings adhere to sustainable sourcing, production, and packaging practices that prioritize responsible environmental stewardship.

Central Perk Coffeehouse NYC is located at 20 Times Square (NE corner of 7^th Avenue & 47^th Street).  Please also visit our Boston location at 205 Newbury Street, Boston, MA. For updates on the NYC opening date or to order merchandise and savor the rich flavors of Central Perk Coffee at home, visit centralperk.com and follow @centralperk on Instagram.

FRIENDS airs on WPIX-TV in NYC and available to stream on HBO Max.

About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences 
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.' world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division.

About Central Perk Coffee Co. and CenPer Holdings, LLC 
The founding strategic investment partnership and operating team of the CenPer Holdings leadership team maintains expertise across media, entertainment, real estate, and the global expansion of food & beverage multi-unit operations. The company also enjoys strategic partnerships with the award-winning branded entertainment company, Greenlight Media and Marketing, the renowned real estate, food, beverage and entertainment strategists at Colicchio Consulting, as well as several premium coffee sourcing, roasting and packaging partners from around the world.

About FRIENDS 
More than over 30 years after its debut in 1994, FRIENDS remains one of television's most beloved series. One of the highest-rated shows on television in its original network run, the series remains a perennial go-to in syndication and on streaming services such as HBO Max, and it continues to be a smash hit worldwide. A favorite among critics and fans alike throughout its 10-season run, FRIENDS not only won the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy Series but also garnered Emmy® Awards for series stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, who executive-produced the series with Kevin Bright through Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

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Keurig® and K-Cup® are registered trademarks of Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. and are not specifically affiliated with CenPer Holdings LLC or its products.

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Media Contacts:

Phyllis Liu / Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences / Phyllis.liu@wbd.com
Dani Frank / Central Perk Coffeehouse / centralperk@factorypr.com 

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