TGI Friday’s
Original date 22/9/11
On your marks, get set, GO!
– T.G.I. Friday’s launches 50th store in the new Olympic Village
Currently celebrating 25 years in the UK, T.G.I. Friday’s is bringing its famous Friday’s feeling, super service, and legendary food and cocktails to the heart of Westfield Stratford City at the gateway to the Olympic Park. The new restaurant will open on 13 September 2011 and is located on the Balcony of the new centre.
In what will be the 50th T.G.I. Friday’s in the UK, the new restaurant captures the classic New York excitement and buzz, and features iconic memorabilia from the Big Apple. Bringing the American experience to life, guests will feel like they have just stepped into a classic downtown New York restaurant as they are greeted by a range of iconic memorabilia from the Big Apple, including an unmistakable yellow taxi, a New York bus and even a water tower.
In keeping with its Olympic location, the restaurant is designed in a circular stadium style allowing guests to enjoy the entertainment from Friday’s world-class bartenders.
Friday’s is known and loved nationwide for authentic American food including the signature Jack Daniel’s Glaze that has a cult-like following and famous Loaded Potato Skins, as well as the delicious cocktails and drinks. Friday’s upbeat and friendly atmosphere makes every occasion a celebration, and will give shoppers at Europe’s largest shopping centre the chance to let their hair down, refuel, and relax while they enjoy the new Westfield Stratford City experience.
Steve Hill, T.G.I. Friday’s Westfield Stratford City General Manager, said: “The opening of our 50th store is a major milestone for Friday’s, and we’re delighted to be launching in such a fantastic venue. Located in the heart of the 2012 Olympic Village, Westfield Stratford City is set to be a fun and exciting place to be, and Friday’s is the perfect restaurant to continue that feeling. From the welcome you receive when you walk through the doors, to the way we serve our drinks and food, it is all about entertainment.”
T.G.I. Friday’s Westfield Stratford City Restaurant Address:
T.G.I. Friday’s
2 Stratford Place
Westfield Stratford City
Montfichet Road
Olympic Park
London
E20 1EJ
T.G.I. Friday’s offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank Goodness It’s Friday’s™ attitude. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday’s has a rich food and beverage heritage, which includes being credited with popularising Happy Hour, the Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday’s is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 7,000 of who compete annually for the title of T.G.I. Friday’s World Bartender Champion.
Carlson Restaurants, the parent company of TGI Friday’s Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. Carlson Restaurants owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries.
The first T.G.I. Friday’s in the UK opened in Birmingham on 18th March 1986, followed by Fareham and Covent Garden in 1987. There are now 49 Friday’s stores in the UK in a range of locations from major shopping centres to retail parks and residential areas.
And did you know?
- Friday’s is known for its legendary bartenders, the team were even employed to teach Tom Cruise his bartending and flaring skills for the 1988 movie, Cocktail!
- You’ll see a lot of cocktails on the menu of many bars across the world – which were first created at Friday’s, including the Long Island Iced Tea! Friday’s has over 500 cocktails on its menu and the bartenders know every single one
- By 2012, T.G.I. Friday’s food waste management policy will be ‘100% No Landfill’. We are already close to our target, with 88% of our waste being recycled or sent to make energy. By September 2011, all T.G.I. Friday’s stores will use certified ‘green electricity’ – which means we are recognised as going the extra mile to reduce our carbon emissions
- The Make-A-Wish Foundation is T.G.I. Friday’s charity partner. Friday’s is involved with granting magical wishes for children fighting life threatening illnesses, fundraising and donations to the charity
- ou can’t find the food we serve anywhere else in the world, and it’s only our juicy burgers, tender ribs and hearty steaks that can deliver that legendary, unique Friday’s taste
For more information, visit www.fridays.com or www.tgifridays.co.uk.