TGI Fridays, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, is a global leader in the $85 billion casual dining segment of the restaurant industry, with an iconic, globally recognized, 49-year-old brand and a heritage as the original American bar and grill. The Fridays system comprises more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including more than 500 restaurants in the U.S. Fridays boasts the largest international presence of any U.S. casual dining chain, and customers around the world equate the highly recognizable brand with classic American fare and expert service. The Fridays system generates more than $2.6 billion in systemwide sales.
Fridays differentiates itself from other casual dining restaurants through its unique positioning as a “casual dining bar.” The bar-centric concept—to which the social experience of customers is as central as the restaurants’ high-quality food and drinks—is embodied in Fridays’ name and motto: “In Here It’s Always Friday.” Fridays is known for inventing the “happy hour” and introducing Long Island iced tea, potato skins, and Jack Daniels-branded food items to American casual dining.