TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays® Cures Busted Bracket Blues with Free Wings for Defeated Game Day Fans

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for college basketball's biggest tournament of the year, TGI Fridays® is ensuring fans finish the season with a win – especially if their team does not. As fans chase after the elusive – and potentially impossible – perfect bracket, TGI Fridays is serving the ultimate rebound for anyone with a losing bracket. Turning L's into W's, the iconic dining chain is offering free wings as a consolation to every fan with a busted bracket.

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  • As fans chase after the elusive – and potentially impossible – perfect bracket, TGI Fridays is serving the ultimate rebound for anyone with a losing bracket.
  • Turning L's into W's, the iconic dining chain is offering free wings as a consolation to every fan with a busted bracket.
  • To help fans score even more deals (and enjoy even more wings), Fridays is offering 50 cent wings on men's and women's game days, all tournament long.
  • Fans can also travel into restaurant locations to sip on TGI Fridays' newly revamped $5 Happy Hour.

Multi-Unit Franchising Convention Highlights Dynamic Leaders Driving Growth in Franchising

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Multi-Unit Franchising Convention (MUFC) is set to commence on Tuesday, March 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Running through Friday, March 22, this premier, three-day event brings together the biggest names in franchising, catering specifically to multi-unit franchise owners and operators, to offer a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration with keynote speakers, panels, and educational break-out sessions. With leaders across a variety of industries ready to share their expertise, Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, will be represented by its Phoenix franchisee, Tony Lutfi, as a panelist in the Enterprise Growth: Identify the Next Big Brand or Category general session.

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  • Having worked in the franchising space for over four decades, Tony Lutfi is the epitome of an industry veteran.
  • As the founder of the MarLu Investment Group, he grew his enterprise to 243 franchised businesses in 11 states.
  • This year's general session panel's focus is enterprise growth – specifically, how to identify the next big brand or category.
  • Established as a premier gathering for multi-unit franchise owners and operators, the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference has evolved into a dynamic platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and exploring the latest trends in the franchising space.

PizzaForno Becomes First-to-Market in Maryland with New Automated Pizzeria

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SILVER SPRING, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, North America's first automated pizzeria that bakes high-quality pizza, 24 hours a day, is officially expanding into Maryland. The new location is now open at 8750 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD. 

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  • The 24/7 Automated Pizzeria Expands to Maryland; Debuting First New Location in Silver Spring
    SILVER SPRING, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, North America's first automated pizzeria that bakes high-quality pizza, 24 hours a day, is officially expanding into Maryland.
  • The opening event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will feature free pizza, family-friendly music, games, freebies and giveaways.
  • "As we introduce the very first PizzaForno unit into Maryland, I couldn't be more thrilled about the journey ahead," said Grillo.
  • 's expertise in the hospitality industry and passion for excellence, we look forward to seeing PizzaForno flourish in new markets."

Nexterus Provides TMS Technology and Services to Kilcoy Global Foods

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Kilcoy Global Foods North America provides high-quality food products to independent restaurants and national chains, such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s, TGI Fridays, and Costco.

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  • Kilcoy Global Foods North America provides high-quality food products to independent restaurants and national chains, such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s, TGI Fridays, and Costco.
  • “When our current TMS was sunsetting, we looked for a new TMS and ran into Nexterus,” says Rebecca Hoban, Freight Coordinator, Kilcoy Global Foods.
  • The Kilcoy and Nexterus IT teams are working together to integrate Kilcoy's ERP system with the Nexterus TMS to transfer order information from the ERP to the TMS.
  • Nexterus manages Kilcoy’s freight using the Nexterus TMS, which provides Kilcoy with standard rates and is a liaison between the company and its carriers.

FSIS Recall Release 063-2023 Foreign Matter Contamination

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]:

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  • The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]:
    15-oz.
  • The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20287” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  • FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
  • Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lainie Button, Director of Brand Management, Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., at 479-215-2743 or [email protected] .

TGI Fridays® Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointment of Ray Risley to U.S. President & Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp to President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays®, the world's first casual bar and grill, announced today the hiring of Ray Risley as U.S President and Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp as President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer. Both will report directly to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally.

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  • Prior to that, he was President and COO of Front Burner Society, where he was integral to the growth of the Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar concept.
  • TGI Fridays is also announcing the hiring of Nik Rupp as Chief Financial Officer and President of International.
  • Mr. Rupp most recently held the role of COO at Papa Murphy's International, subsequent to serving as the company's CFO.
  • This news comes as TGI Fridays continues the revitalization of its brand, including reinvigorating many of its legacy menu offerings.

WALK-ON'S SPORTS BISTREAUX APPOINTS LAURIE CURTIS AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux , the award-winning restaurant and sports bar brand, is excited to announce Laurie Curtis as the brand's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux , the award-winning restaurant and sports bar brand, is excited to announce Laurie Curtis as the brand's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • As the CMO, Curtis brings a wealth of experience to drive strategic marketing initiatives, enhance brand visibility, and contribute to the overall success of the company.
  • "With Laurie at the helm of our marketing efforts, we are confident she will elevate our brand and help redefine the sports dining experience."
  • Curtis comes to Walk-On's with over 25 years of marketing experience.

ZIPS Car Wash Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash welcomes Rebecca Latacz as its new chief marketing officer (CMO).

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash welcomes Rebecca Latacz as its new chief marketing officer (CMO).
  • Latacz comes to ZIPS following five and half years serving as the Vice President of Marketing for Raising Canes Chicken Fingers leading the Restaurant Marketing department including the areas of new restaurant openings, promotions, sponsorships, and activations.
  • Latacz's marketing career includes former Marketing leadership roles with Yum!
  • My goal is to help bring unique and profitable traffic driving initiatives to our business," said Rebecca Latacz, CMO, ZIPS Car Wash. "Along with the talented support team at ZIPS, we will work to enhance the customer journey at our nearly 280 locations," she added.

TGI Fridays® Introduces a Newly Revamped Beverage Program Featuring 14 Innovative Cocktails for the Holidays

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, TGI Fridays® is helping fans get into the holiday spirit – literally. Introducing its all-new holiday cocktail menu, Claus for Celebration, TGI Fridays is going back to its bar roots with an expansive list of elevated and creative cocktails for Fridays™ fans to sip on all season long.

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  • The "Claus for Celebration" holiday cocktail menu features 14 new seasonal sips that pair perfectly with the brand's culinary lineup of Holiday Combos.
  • DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, TGI Fridays® is helping fans get into the holiday spirit – literally.
  • The bar's rejuvenation is on full display with the brand's innovative, new holiday menu which features 14 cocktails and mocktails that capture the spirit of celebration and seasonal indulgence.
  • With the new assortment, the brand is also expanding its non-alcoholic offerings, including spirited and non-alcoholic takes on a margarita.

TGI Fridays Names Weldon Spangler as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weldon Spangler, a longtime TGI Fridays board member and highly experienced restaurant executive, has been appointed CEO of TGI Fridays, effective immediately.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weldon Spangler, a longtime TGI Fridays board member and highly experienced restaurant executive, has been appointed CEO of TGI Fridays, effective immediately.
  • There are currently 700 TGI Fridays restaurants in 51 countries offering high quality American food and drinks.
  • With Mr. Spangler at the helm, TGI Fridays is poised to put in place its new strategic plan for growth, innovation, and excellence.
  • Rohit Manocha, Co-Founder of TriArtisan Capital, a New York-based private equity firm and the controlling shareholder of TGI Fridays with extensive experience in the restaurant sector, will continue to collaborate closely with Mr. Spangler and the dedicated team at TGI Fridays in his role as the active Chairman of the company.