1965
First location is opened in NY by Alan Stillman, a perfume seller, with TGI standing for “Thank Goodness it’s Friday!”
Interesting Fact:
An airplane propeller is placed in every TGI
Fridays™ bar to symbolise the engine that moves the business.
TGI Fridays™ - An iconic global brand and culture with a trusted formula for success
Brand Value Proposition:
Country of origin: USA
Total contries: +55
Total stores: +800
- Authentic American bar & grill
- The favourite casual dining experience
- Award winning bartenders, craveable food and hand crafted innovative cocktails
- The essence of Friday night!
From signature Loaded Potato Skins to legendary Jack Daniels® sauce, TGI Fridays™ take real American flavours and make them different. TGI Fridays™ is an American Bar and Grill, a Social Hub for adults and families, an incredible dining experience with unique menu developed after decades of experience in casual dining.
Since its opening in New York (USA) in 1965, TGI Fridays™ quickly became the meeting place for local lovers of wild nights and family fun times. Built upon a legacy of great food, inventive drinks and big fun, TGI Fridays™ has become a favourite place for friends to meet and enjoy a casual dining experience. It is famous worldwide for its signature dishes such as Fridays Wings, Loaded Potato Skins, Jack Daniel’s Grill®, authentic NewYork Cheesecake and Signature Margarita.
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TGI Fridays™ history
1967
Franchising began.
Interesting Fact:
The rowing boat which is found in every TGI Fridays™ restaurant symbolises the team spirit that is required for the effective service of the guests.
1975
Company is sold to the Carlson group. Stillman and the original investors depart.
1989
Company become privately held again. The company focus switches from singles to families.
1997
First casual American brand to open a store in Moscow, Russia.
2011
101 Fridays bartenders together win the
Guinness World record “most people cocktail flaring”.
2019
Company is bought by the TriArtisan Capital Partners. After being sold to Sentinel Capital Partners and Triartisan in 2014, TriArtisan buys the remaining stake from Sentinel in 2019.
TGI Fridays™ news
TGI Fridays™ history
1965!
First location is opened in NY by Alan Stillman, a perfume seller, with TGI standing for “Thank Goodness it’s Friday!”
Fact!
An airplane propeller is placed in every TGI
Fridays bar to symbolise the engine that moves
the business
1967
Franchising began
Fact!
The rowing boat which is found in every TGI Fridays™ restaurant symbolises the team spirit
that is require for the effective service of the
guests.
1975
Company is sold to the Carlson group
Stillman and the original investors depart
1997
First casual MAerican brand to open a store in
Moscow, Russia
1989
Company become privately held again
The company focus switches from singles to families.
Company become privately held again
The company focus switches from singles to families.
2019
Company is bought by the TriArtisan Capital
Partners
After being sold to Sentinel Capital Partners and Triartisan in 2014, Triartisan buys the remaining stake from Sentinel in 2019.
2011
101 Fridays bartenders together win the
Guinness World record “most people cocktail
flaring”
TGI Fridays™ news
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STORE FORMATS
Every Fridays has its own unique personality, design and flair:
- Flexible floor plans provide many options that take full advantage of available space, from 220sqm to 650sqm.
- No matter the location, every guest has the best seat in the house.
- Everyone knows a Fridays when they see it, but you’ll never see the same Fridays!
Currently recruiting franchisees in the following markets:
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Romania
- Italy
Franchise Profile
- Experience in the restaurant/food industry
- Proven success opening and managing a
restaurant in desired country - Knowledge of the local market and real
estate sector - Financial capability to build multiple units
Franchisor support
- Comprehensive training resources for all levels of franchisees’ organisations and all areas of business
- Support new-hire training program and extensive management training for store leaders
- Franchise support with site selection, design and development
- Strategic sourcing, marketing and
business development
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