TGI Fridays

$TFGRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations80
Franchisee Count65
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$1,356,100
Item 7 Midpoint$2,735,850
Item 7 High$4,115,600
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open0
ParentTGIF SPV Holdings, LLC
Founded1972
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business54
Began Franchising1978
HQDallas, TX
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(972) 662-5628
FDD IssuedApril 29, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

TGI Fridays Franchisor, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of TGI Fridays Restaurants, which are full-service restaurants featuring a specialized menu and full bar service.

Computer POS Systems/KDS/Installation required; I.T. Service and Support Fee $1,260 quarterly ($600 per year subject to vendor changes) covers help desk, back office, point of sales services including menu management, and O365 licensing per location. Franchisee may use Sugarloaf Management as purchasing agent for kitchen equipment, furniture, décor, and POS systems at 8% fee on total purchase amount.

TGI Fridays Franchisor, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of TGI Fridays Restaurants, which are full-service restaurants featuring a specialized menu and full bar service.

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