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TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays

It's known as much for cocktails as it is for the varied menu in an energetic, bar-focused atmosphere

2017 Top 500: Varied Menu

Overall, the varied menu category is flat, up .3% in sales to $23.9 billion and .5% in units to 7,792.

Buffalo Wild Wings announces CEO change

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2017

As shareholders decide who will set the chain's directions, its longtime leader is bowing out.

Leadership

King Amazon

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 16, 2017

Restaurants are looking to a behemoth outside the industry as a prime source of inspiration.

Consumer Trends

So Long, Dining Rooms

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2017

As off-premise continues to grow, an omnichannel approach may be on the horizon.

Marketing

Consumers' 6 favorite restaurant loyalty programs

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 13, 2017

Here’s a look at which rewards programs rise to the top, and why.

Financing

Chains break new ground in pursuit of sales

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2017

Wedding registries and third-party reservations services were once seen as too highfalutin for cookie-cutter places slinging pizza and potato skins. But not in today’s environment.

TGI Fridays snags Taco Bell's new product force

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2017

The creator of breakthrough items like the Doritos Locos Taco will now be charged with differentiating the casual brand from the pack.

Operations

Franchisors are offering negotiable terms to attract operators

By David Farkas on Feb. 07, 2017

Here’s a look at five areas where franchisees with leverage are finding wiggle room in franchisor contracts.

Leadership

Cashing in on bargaining chips

By David Farkas on Feb. 07, 2017

Elie Khoury knows what his company brings to the negotiating table. CEO Khoury himself is a former chain executive with a history of growing brands.

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