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8 Ways TGI Fridays Is Changing In 2026

staff@thedailymeal.com (Ramona Depares) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:19:00 +0000

After filing for bankruptcy in 2024 and closing multiple locations, TGI Fridays is back. Here's how the chain is expanding and moving forward in 2026.

5 Sit-Down Chain Restaurants That Overcharge Customers

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:39:00 +0000

Sit-down chain restaurants were created in part to offer reasonably-priced meals. There are five such chains whose prices have risen significantly.

The Chain Restaurant Tom Cruise Trained At For An Iconic Film Role

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alexa Valme) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:09:00 +0000

Before Tom Cruise was jumping off of planes and leaping across buildings, he was intensely training for a different kid of role that helped put him on the map.

The Popular Restaurant Chain That Tried To Make Bartending An Olympic Sport

staff@thedailymeal.com (Sara Traynor) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:39:00 +0000

The same restaurant chain that helped popularize flair bartending wanted to make it an Olympic sport. Here's why the company thought bartenders deserved medals.

2025 Sees 3 Major Burger Chains Closing Several Locations

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0000

The last few years have been tough economically, and these popular chains are feeling the pinch. With so many closures, it'll be harder to find a good burger.

Do TGI Friday's Recent Closures Spell Disaster For The Chain?

staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:40:30 +0000

Widespread closures of even more TGI Fridays locations point to a grim future for the chain. Will the financial plans be enough to save the iconic brand?

Why TGI Fridays Just Shut Down A Whopping 36 Locations

staff@thedailymeal.com (Kuamel Stewart) — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:08:14 +0000

After abruptly closing dozens of locations across 12 states, American restaurant chain TGI Fridays still managed to sound hopeful in a press release.

TGI Fridays Is Ringing In The Holidays With A Whopping 14 New Cocktails

staff@thedailymeal.com (Grace Allison) — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:27:22 +0000

The festive menu is vast in terms of flavors and appearance, from fruity concoctions like the Triple Berry Sleigh Ride Shooter to the green Spruced Up Spritz.

TGI Fridays Is Revamping Its Menu With Truffle Tot-Chos And More

staff@thedailymeal.com (Erin Metz) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:14:39 +0000

Casual bar and grill TGI Fridays has decided to give its menu a complete overhaul. Here's what you can expect between new items and classics.

The World's Largest Cheesecake Factory Sits At The Bottom Of An Indoor Ski Slope

staff@thedailymeal.com (C.A. Pinkham) — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:15:38 +0000

There's one place in the entire world where there sits a location of The Cheesecake Factory that is the largest ever built. Here's what to know.

TGI Fridays' New Mix-And-Match Grilled & Sauced Menu Is A Game Changer

staff@thedailymeal.com (Heather Newman) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:56:23 +0000

For the first time since the brand teamed up with Jack Daniels whiskey, TGI Fridays is changing things up with a new mix-and-match Grilled & Sauced menu.

What You Need To Know About TGI Fridays' New Munchies Menu

staff@thedailymeal.com (Heather Newman) — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:48:41 +0000

TGI Fridays is hoping to be your first choice for takeout, which is why it created its new Munchies Menu. Here's what you need to know about it.

TGI Friday's New Menu Items Are Ridiculously 'Big AF'

staff@thedailymeal.com (David Tran) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:29:20 +0000

The new menu items stack popular appetizers and burgers together - quite literally. Each burger is topped with a familiar TGI Fridays appetizer.

What You Need To Know About The TGI Friday's Mozzarella Stick Lawsuit

staff@thedailymeal.com (Elaina Friedman) — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:34:39 +0000

TGI Fridays is known for its appetizers. Unfortunately, the mozzarella sticks may be misleading. Here's what you need to know about the cheese stick lawsuit.