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TGI Fridays

Financing

TGI Friday's closes 36 stores, sells more to Ray Blanchette

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2024

Blanchette, a former CEO of the chain, will operate the stores as a franchisee. The price he paid was not disclosed.

Operations

TGI Fridays bolsters C-suite with two new execs

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2023

The former CEO of Via 313 Pizzeria is named U.S. president and COO; and the former COO of Papa Murphy's becomes CFO and president of international for the casual dining brand.

Leadership

TGI Fridays names new CEO for second time this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2023

Longtime board member Weldon Spangler will take over after Brandon Coleman resigned for personal reasons.

Food

TGI Fridays goes all-in on appetizers

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 24, 2023

The chain is adding a handful of trendy new apps like truffle tot-chos and a margarita shrimp cocktail as it continues a revitalization effort.

Operations

TGI Fridays wants to become 'more fun than your phone'

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

After falling into what new CEO Brandon Coleman called a “sea of sameness,” the storied casual-dining brand is betting things like sushi, mocktails and entertainment will help make it relevant again.

Food

TGI Fridays plans to make millions by serving sushi

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 16, 2023

The bar chain has added food from Krispy Rice at 140 locations in a bid to appeal to younger consumers.

Food

Want a standout menu? These chains found the ‘secret sauce’ is in the sauce

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2023

Sauce innovation can be a magic bullet that sets a restaurant apart from the competition, especially in the crowded chicken and burger categories.

Leadership

TGI Fridays promotes Brandon Coleman to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2023

The recently hired president and CMO will lead a new chapter at the chain after Ray Blanchette stepped down in May.

Leadership

TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2023

He led the brand for five years. Rohit Manocha, chairman of Fridays’ biggest shareholder, will take over on an interim basis.

Marketing

As March Madness begins, restaurants make a mad dash to snag fans

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2023

Menu specials and deals are in the works to boost sales both on- and off-premise during the NCAA tournament.

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