T.G.I. Friday's® and the Detroit Red Wings Want Michigan Residents to Enjoy the VIP Treatment

DETROIT, Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- T.G.I. Friday's® and the Detroit Red Wings invite hockey fans to experience a game at the Joe Louis Arena in style. In February, three lucky Michigan residents will win a VIP prize package that includes a private suite for 20 guests, as well as food and beverages (non-alcoholic) throughout the game.

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From Feb. 7 - 28, fans can enter by visiting one of 17 participating T.G.I. Friday's locations across Michigan and completing an entry form. Alternatively, fans can go to www.DetroitRedWings.com/TGIFridays and fill out the online form.

"Michigan fans are known for their spirited energy, camaraderie and dedication to the Red Wings," said Reid Neumann, regional marketing manager, T.G.I. Friday's. "This contest is our way of giving back to those fans who have cheered on their favorite team at our regional locations season after season."

Winners will be announced each week during the three-week promotion. The VIP suites will be given away for the following games:  March 28 (vs. Chicago Blackhawks), March 30 (vs. St. Louis Blues), and April 3 (vs. Minnesota Wild).

Guests can call their local T.G.I. Friday's for details or visit the Red Wings website for the official rules.

For more news and updates from T.G.I. Friday's, fans can follow the brand on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TGIFridays), Twitter @TGIFridays and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/TGIFridaysNews).

About T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's restaurants offer authentic American food and exciting drinks in an atmosphere that provides an energizing Friday feeling – any day of the week. Friday's guest recognition program, Give Me More Stripes®, rewards our loyal guests with great deals and fun events year-round, creating an engaging customer experience. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's differentiates itself with a unique point of view which promises to exhilarate its guests with the feeling of Friday. T.G.I. Friday's, which operates more than 900 restaurants in more than 60 countries, is also famous for its knowledgeable and charismatic bartenders, approximately 8,000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." For more information, visit www.fridays.com.

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