TGI Fridays

PE-Owned

TriArtisan Capital and Sentinel Capital's 2014 acquisition saddled the chain with debt. TGI Fridays lost 55% of its U.S. locations and 63% of sales from 2008 to 2023. A $375M securitization unraveled in 2024, stripping the company of its royalty stream. Filed Chapter 11 in November 2024.

Founded: 1965|Acquired by TriArtisan Capital Advisors (2014)$890 million
10
locations tracked

Ownership Information

TGI Fridays is owned by TriArtisan Capital Advisors. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1965

TGI Fridays founded

2014

Acquired by TriArtisan Capital Advisors for $890 million

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Tracked Locations

AZ (1)

Phoenix

7220 Main St

Phoenix, AZ 85001

555-223-8435

CO (1)

Denver

9085 Main St

Denver, CO 80201

555-190-2198

FL (1)

Orlando

1218 Main St

Orlando, FL 32801

555-834-6717

IL (1)

Chicago

2811 Main St

Chicago, IL 60601

555-138-2182

MA (2)

Boston

1473 Main St

Boston, MA 02101

555-872-8140

Boston

7684 Main St

Boston, MA 02101

555-777-5459

NC (1)

Raleigh

980 Main St

Raleigh, NC 27601

555-461-7259

NY (1)

New York

8726 Main St

New York, NY 10001

555-417-9298

PA (2)

Pittsburgh

2846 Main St

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

555-519-1426

Pittsburgh

1494 Main St

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

555-591-4498