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

  • TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aiming to "ensure the long-term viability" of the brand after closing many branches this year.
  • The company's sales in the U.S. were $728 million in 2023, representing a 15% decrease from the previous year, according to Technomic.
  • TGI Fridays now has 163 restaurants in the U.S., down from 269 last year, with recent closures including 36 in January and others in the past week.
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The U.S. fast food chain TGI Fridays declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Act. In a statement, the company attributes its bad financial situation to the COVID-19 pandemic and proposes “explore strategic alternatives to ensure the long-term viability of the brand.”“The next steps announced today are difficult, but necessary to protect the interests of the parties involved, including our national and international franchises…

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