Colicchio Consulting Places the Iconic “Friends” Central Perk Coffeehouse at the Crossroads of the World
Colicchio Consulting announces it has placed New York City’s first official Central Perk Coffeehouse in Times Square at the corner of 47th Street and 7th Avenue alongside The Times Square EDITION. Scheduled to open in late 2025, Central Perk invites locals, tourists, and “Friends” superfans to step into a modern, updated version of one of television’s most beloved gathering spots.
Colicchio Consulting, which assists the world’s finest hotels, casinos and mixed-use developers in planning for and securing culturally relevant food, beverage and entertainment experiences, introduced the concept of incubating Central Perk Coffeehouse in Times Square to the building’s ownership in June 2025. In short order, Colicchio conceived a creative occupancy structure and became the “strategic quarterback” of a team that included the property owner, Warner Bros./Discovery, CenPer Holdings, LLC, and the Times Square Alliance. After a collaborative effort that included property owner documentation services from Cushman & Wakefield’s retail team, Central Perk is now poised to host the multitudes at its newest doorstep.