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TGI Fridays to CLOSE Glasgow city centre location after 33 years

TGI Fridays to CLOSE Buchanan Street branch in Glasgow

The National (Scotland) · 10h ago

9 Restaurant Chains Losing Customers as Diners Rethink Where They Spend

The restaurant industry is experiencing a massive structural reset as inflation-weary consumers fundamentally rethink where they spend their hard-earned money. After years of soaring menu price hikes, shrinking portion sizes, and slipping food quality, diners are voting with their wallets and eating out less. While some casual dining and fast-food…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 16

Greggs on a roll and TGI’s return: Let’s be honest about restaurant chains

IN FOCUS: For years, Britain turned its nose up at the big names. But TGI Fridays is back with a new menu, Jamie’s Italian has opened its doors again, and even Greggs is on a (sausage) roll. Price matters more than pricey independents these days, says Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK · Jun 5

‘Over the top and fun:’ TGI Fridays boss insists time is right for a UK revival

Ray Blanchette admits he may be a ‘little crazy’ as he outlines chain’s hopes of building 1,000 outlets globally

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

Administrations rise by 41% amid surge in new year high street failures

The Insolvency Service said the number of company administrations jumped to 151 between December and January.

Evening Standard · Feb 17

UK Business Crisis: Five Firms Plunge Into Administration With 763 Jobs at Risk

Five UK companies enter administration within weeks, placing 763 jobs at risk and closing 18 stores. Rising costs, inflation and government policies blamed for collapse.

International Business Times UK · Jan 19

TGI Fridays is making a comeback and planning hundreds of new restaurants after bankruptcy

Restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy in 2024

The Independent UK · Jan 15

TGI Fridays: Administrators reveal locations of 16 restaurants set to close

The casual dining chain announced a raft of closures despite agreeing a pre-pack administration deal.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

TGI Fridays: Full list of 16 restaurants set to close as over 450 jobs axed

The closures come after the restaurant chain’s operating company entered administration

The Independent UK · Jan 14

TGI Fridays shuts 16 restaurants and axes 456 jobs after administration move

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group hired administrators from Interpath Advisory on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 14