All TGI Friday’s UK articles – Page 3
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NewsHostmore sees further fall in like-for-likes
In a trading statement to accompany the group’s AGM today, the TGI Fridays operator reported a 3% decline in like-for-like sales for the 22 weeks to 4 June 2023 – down from -1% in the first 16 weeks.
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NewsHostmore appoints non-exec
The TGI Fridays operator has announced the appointment of Helena Feltham as an independent non-executive director
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Analysis & InsightTGI Fridays goes back to basics
As the once-trendy cocktail concept looks to reconnect with its New York roots, MCA considers whether this latest plan is enough rejuvenate the fatigued brand
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NewsHostmore looking to capitalise on heritage of TGI Fridays
The group is looking to drive sales in its core restaurant estate by tapping into the strong awareness of the TGI Fridays brand – which it is bringing back – as well as a focus on boosting drinks revenue
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NewsHostmore appoints McEwan as permanent CEO
Julie McEwan took up the post of interim CEO on 10 January 2023, after former CEO Robert Cook stepped down from the role.
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NewsHostmore reports significant loss for FY22
The group, which operates Fridays, 63rd+1st and Fridays and Go, recorded a loss of £91.9m for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2023, compared to a profit of £11m the prior year.
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NewsFridays rebuked as 'cynical' after axing staff meals
From the beginning of May, staff working 10 or more hours at the Hostmore brand will also no longer be able to claim a free meal
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NewsCTO departs Hostmore
Fridays chief technology officer Erica Livermore has departed after three years with the brand
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NewsFridays owner serves up alarm by delaying results
The company behind the Fridays restaurant chain has sparked concern among investors after delaying its annual results pending discussions with its banks, The Times reports
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NewsBurger King, Côte, and Fridays deploy carbon analytics platform
The operators have invested in Zero Carbon Services, a carbon analytics platform from nonprofit Zero Carbon Forum to deliver carbon and cost reductions
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NewsHostmore chair to step down
Gavin Manson will retire in May, and be replaced by Stephen Welker as chairman of the TGI Fridays operator
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NewsFridays revamps loyalty scheme
Customers can now win ‘stripes’ on all menu items, which they can then redeem on food and drink, in a bid to reward customer behaviour rather than simply spend.
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NewsRobert B. Cook steps down from Hostmore
Julie McEwan, currently chief operating officer of Fridays, has been appointed interim CEO while a permanant replacment is sought
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Vapiano, JDW, Fridays and Chopstix
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from F1 Arcade, The Inn Collection Group, and more
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NewsHostmore appoints marketing director
Debby Newman has been appointed marketing director for Fridays, which is currently undergoing a major brand repositioning
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NewsFridays launches ‘Show Your Stripes’ campaign
The campaign, which encourages guests to ‘come as they are’, is part of major repositioning of the brand
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NewsHostmore to pause new openings
The operator of Fridays, 63rd+1st and Fridays and Go is not planning to open any new restaurants in the first half of FY23 until the economic climate improves, CEO Robert Cook has said
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NewsHostmore YOY revenue more than doubles
Group revenue increased by 147%, to £98.5m, in the six months to 3 July 2022, but recent like-for-like trading has been weaker than comparable pre-Covid levels, down 14%
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NewsHostmore lfls in line with expectations
In an update on trading for the 26 weeks ended 3 July 2022, the group, which operates Fridays and 63rd+1st said guidance for the full year remained unchanged