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

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Nov 2, 2024

Newest development Nov 4, 2024 · 2 reportsTGI Fridays chain files for Chapter 11

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

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

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  2. Newest

    TGI Fridays chain files for Chapter 11

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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68 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Chicago

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection after closure of dozens of restaurants in 2024 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual...

  2. ABC 30 Fresno

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection, looking for ways to 'ensure the long-term viability' (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic blamed for financial woes (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

  4. FOX 4 Dallas

    Dallas-based TGI Fridays files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Dallas-based restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Saturday. The chain blamed struggles dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. NPR

    Citing the pandemic, TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The casual dining chain, which saw dozens of its U.S. restaurants close this year, said its financial woes stem from the coronavirus pandemic.

  6. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    TGI Friday’s U.S. operator files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    TGI Fridays, an American casual dining chain, said today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after grappling with prolonged financial challenges and a collapsed deal with United Kingdom-based Hostmore.

  7. KENS 5 San Antonio

    TGI Friday's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

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    KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

    Sit-down chain restaurants have more broadly faced challenges in recent years as diners choose to get food delivered or visit upscale fast food chains like Chipotle.

  8. WTOP Washington DC

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

  9. CNN

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    TGI Fridays Inc., the American casual dining chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Saturday.

  10. NBC News

    TGI Friday’s operator files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial woes (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    TGI Fridays, an American casual dining chain, said on Saturday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after grappling with prolonged financial challenges and a collapsed deal with UK-based Hostmore.

  11. Green Field Reporter

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

  12. Breitbart News

    TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy amid Financial Troubles (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    TGI Fridays announced on Saturday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the news coming as numerous other businesses have done the same.

  13. AL.com

    Restaurant chain TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection after closing many locations (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The national chain now counts 163 restaurants in the U.S., down from 269 last year.

  14. Newsweek

    TGI Fridays bankruptcy: What this means for its restaurants (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with COVID-19 cited as the primary cause of financial troubles.

  15. The Daily Caller

    Iconic American Restaurant Chain TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    TGI Fridays, an iconic American restaurant chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Saturday.

  16. UPI

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy protection, the company confirmed in court documents.

  17. CBS News

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face broad challenges (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

  18. FOX 5 New York

    TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy: Details (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    According to the filing, the company is exploring options to remain in business while keeping 39 of its restaurants open.

  19. The Guardian

    Restaurant chain TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Dallas-based company seeks to ‘ensure long-term viability’ of dining brand after closing several branches this year

  20. Quartz

    The TGI Fridays bankruptcy was a long time coming (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Visits to the bar-and-grill chain have been consistently low since the year started

  21. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    TGI Fridays chain files for Chapter 11 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to "ensure the long-term viability" of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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