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If These Walls Could Talk: T.G.I. Friday’s. Christine Selvon Fortune magazine, 8/16/99. T.G.I.F.’s Business Plan. Established in 1965; first T.G.I.F. in NYC Alternative to shadowy bars and men’s clubs English pub “Hodgepodge” decor. Where Do All the Decorations Come from?.
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If These Walls Could Talk:T.G.I. Friday’s Christine Selvon Fortune magazine, 8/16/99
T.G.I.F.’s Business Plan • Established in 1965; first T.G.I.F. in NYC • Alternative to shadowy bars and men’s clubs • English pub “Hodgepodge” decor
Where Do All the Decorations Come from? • 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse - Nashville • 25% of items made specifically for T.G.I.F. • Remaining 75% actual antiques • Flea markets, going-out-of-business sales
T.G.I. F. Today • 62 restaurants opened last year • 200 - 400 items shipped to new restaurants • Special employee for decorating walls • Airplane propeller over bar for all T.G.I.F. restaurants
“In here, everyday is Friday!” --T.G.I. Friday’s Chicagoland locations: • Bedford Park • Chicago • Darien • Naperville • Oak Park • Schaumburg