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Greggs on a roll and TGI’s return: Let’s be honest about restaurant chains

IN FOCUS: For years, Britain turned its nose up at the big names. But TGI Fridays is back with a new menu, Jamie’s Italian has opened its doors again, and even Greggs is on a (sausage) roll. Price matters more than pricey independents these days, says Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK

Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen, London, review: Call the lawyers, someone’s libelled the devil

Think of it as Ramsay does TGI Fridays, says David Ellis, only three times the price

Evening Standard

TGI Fridays boss announces changes in bid to increase traffic

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The Independent UK

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TGI Fridays boss announces full new menu with lower prices: ‘We can’t be tone deaf’

The returning boss said he wanted to revive the brand among UK consumers after losing its way in recent years

The Independent UK

We cannot be tone deaf, says TGI Fridays boss betting on lower prices

Ray Blanchette said he wanted to revive the brand among UK consumers after losing its way in recent years.

Evening Standard

‘Over the top and fun:’ TGI Fridays boss insists time is right for a UK revival

Ray Blanchette admits he may be a ‘little crazy’ as he outlines chain’s hopes of building 1,000 outlets globally

The Guardian - UK

Administrations rise by 41% amid surge in new year high street failures

The Insolvency Service said the number of company administrations jumped to 151 between December and January.

Evening Standard

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UK Business Crisis: Five Firms Plunge Into Administration With 763 Jobs at Risk

Five UK companies enter administration within weeks, placing 763 jobs at risk and closing 18 stores. Rising costs, inflation and government policies blamed for collapse.

International Business Times UK

TGI Fridays is making a comeback and planning hundreds of new restaurants after bankruptcy

Restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy in 2024

The Independent UK

TGI Fridays: Administrators reveal locations of 16 restaurants set to close

The casual dining chain announced a raft of closures despite agreeing a pre-pack administration deal.

Evening Standard

TGI Fridays: Full list of 16 restaurants set to close as over 450 jobs axed

The closures come after the restaurant chain’s operating company entered administration

The Independent UK

TGI Fridays shuts 16 restaurants and axes 456 jobs after administration move

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group hired administrators from Interpath Advisory on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

TGI Fridays seeks more time to secure deal after lining up administrators

It is thought that Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays’ UK operations, is finalising an insolvency plan.

Evening Standard

TGI Fridays goes into administration - the full list of London restaurants at risk

49 TGI Fridays restaurants and over 2,000 jobs are now at risk as the company looks for new investment or a buyer

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays UK files to appoint administrators

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays’ UK operations, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on December 19.

The Independent UK

TGI Fridays jobs at risk as UK operator files for administration

It is understood to be a strategic effort to gain additional time for a rescue deal

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TGI Fridays spent thousands on executive flights just to hand a viral waitress a pathetic $500 check, but her GoFundMe put them all to shame

They can spare a few thousand.

Evening Standard

TGI Fridays thrown into uncertainty as restaurant chain is put up for sale yet again

Financial firm Interpath has been appointed to explore strategic options for TGI Fridays

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8 Major Brands Pulled from Shelves for Hidden Dangers

When a food product is contaminated with a major pathogen like E. coli or Listeria, it will often make the national news. However, a huge number of food recalls are for more minor issues. This can include an undeclared allergen or a physical contaminant like a piece of plastic. These…

International Business Times

Denny's Announces $620 Million Take-Private Deal With TriArtisan-Led Group

Denny's agrees to a $620 million take-private deal led by TriArtisan, offering shareholders $6.25 per share.

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These 3 Chain Restaurants Bet Big on Delivery—And Lost Everything

During the pandemic boom, many restaurant chains saw delivery as their golden ticket out of disaster. Some doubled down—partnering with ghost kitchens, outsourcing logistics, or cutting back on dine-in — believing delivery would rescue their bottom line. But for a few, the gamble backfired spectacularly. What looked like innovation turned…

The Independent UK

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Celebrate the milestone with free food from popular restaurants

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7 Restaurant Chains That Quietly Closed Dozens of Locations

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins, and the post-pandemic economic landscape of 2025 has been particularly challenging. While a major bankruptcy filing grabs headlines, a more subtle trend is reshaping American dining: the quiet, mass closure of locations by established chains. These companies are not officially going out of…

The Independent UK

Candyfloss machines and photo booths part of TGI Friday’s new look

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The Independent UK

TGI Friday celebrates ‘comeback’ with new menu after rescue deal

The US-themed restaurant was bought out of administration in October

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