TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue

DALLAS — Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year. The Dallas-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas federal court. TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha … Read more

I ate at TGI Fridays and now I can see why it’s going wrong

I ate at TGI Fridays and now I can see why it’s going wrong

An ice cream and two toppings, strawberries and broken oreos, at TGI Fridays (Image: Ruth Mosalski) There are two things I knew about TGI Fridays before a recent visit: firstly, they sing ‘Happy Birthday’ if it’s your special day and, secondly, I’ve managed to live a large number of years without ever setting foot in … Read more