Michigan Only Has 4 Remaining TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays was one of my favorite places to eat as a teenager, but the location near me closed after just a few years in business. I loved their food, especially their vegetarian burger. Regardless, the restaurant is still a thing nationwide. But, sadly, the American chain is closing more restaurants, according to the company. The restaurant, which bills itself as “the world’s first casual bar and grill,” recently announced that it’s closing 36 “underperforming” locations across the US. In reading through this list, I discovered that Michigan only has four remaining TGI Fridays.
The almost 60-year-old chain announced in a release that it’s closing locations in 12 states. It’s part of the restaurant’s “ongoing growth strategy.” Before this announcement, the restaurant had already closed 270 locations. On top of that, the chain has named some new top executives and plans to sell some of its restaurants back to its former CEO.
“Our top priority has always been delivering a superior experience for each and every TGI Fridays guest, and we’ve identified opportunities to optimize and streamline our operations,” Ray Risley, U.S. President and Chief Operating Officer at TGI Fridays, said in a statement. “By strengthening our franchise model and closing underperforming stores, we are creating an unprecedented opportunity for Fridays to drive forward its vision for the future.”
So, which TGI Fridays locations are still open in Michigan? The four remaining Michigan locations include restaurants in Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Southfield and Grandville. If you’re curious, the state with the most remaining locations is New York. What’s more, there are 236 TGI Fridays in operation in the United States right now. Not bad, right? Find that full list of restaurants currently open in the US here. I love the restaurant’s vision of “celebrate the freeing and liberating spirit of ‘Friday'” and hope it can make it.
