TGI Friday’s, the Karen Forrester-led group, has confirmed plans to open seven new sites this year, creating 700 new jobs in the process.
The group, which recently secured a site at Liverpool One for an opening this May, has further openings confirmed for this year in Brighton, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, as well as its first foray into rail transport hubs with a new concept at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The Liverpool sites is set to become one of the busiest Friday’s in the country, benefitting from the 26 million visitors a year that Liverpool One attracts.
The restaurant will be able to serve 150 guests at any one time and will be set over two floors, with ground and mezzanine levels.
Housed within the Terrace Leisure area of Liverpool One, the restaurant will occupy nearly 5,500 sq ft. Building work on the site will commence mid-February, with the new restaurant opening its doors in late May.
David Carroll, property director for TGI Friday’s UK, said: “We have been looking for the right location in Liverpool for some time, so we’re delighted to announce that we have found the perfect venue. The investment reflects the strategic value of the site to our ongoing growth plans and we’re looking forward to starting work soon.”
