TGI Fridays® Transforms Menu with Revamped Appetizer Lineup, New Salads and Bowl Entrees, and Non-alcoholic Bar Offerings

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Oct 24, 2023, 09:00 ET

With unique offerings like the Margarita Shrimp Cocktail and Steakhouse Meatballs, TGI Fridays' new menu ensures there is something to satisfy every guest and every craving.

The restaurant chain's latest menu launch comes as part of the brand's ongoing transformative phase, which prioritizes bringing bold, new offerings across key dayparts.

DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays, the world's first casual bar and grill, is continuing its ongoing transformation with the addition of even more bold, in-demand flavors to its menu. Starting today, Fridays™ fans can experience a reimagined appetizer lineup featuring new offerings and revamped classics, a selection of new salad and bowl entrees, and an all-new non-alcoholic beverage to sip on.

"We are thrilled to bring even more momentum to this revolutionary era of growth and revitalization for the Fridays brand," shared Brandon Coleman III, Chief Executive Officer at TGI Fridays. "We deeply value our guest feedback and our new appetizers, lunch options, and non-alcoholic bar options show our fans that we hear them. Our guests are looking for a greater variety of bold and exciting flavors that can be enjoyed any time of day and these new offerings deliver on those expectations with unbeatable taste and quality."

Whether looking for the perfect starter or a variety of appetizers to share, TGI Fridays' updated appetizer lineup includes 18 different options starting at only $3 – so there's a match for every palate and every budget. The new app assortment brings trending and global-inspired flavors to the forefront, and includes:

Margarita Shrimp Cocktail: Chile lime seasoned shrimp tossed with diced avocado, flavorful pico de gallo, diced fresh mango, and a light agave lime juice. Served with tortilla chips
Truffle Tot-chos: Seasoned, handmade potato tots freshly fried to a golden crispy, drizzled with truffle aioli, Parmesan-Romano, and parsley. Served with extra sauce for dipping
Steakhouse Meatballs: All beef steakhouse-style meatballs topped with a mouthwatering garlic and herb chimichurri sauce
Loaded Poblano Queso: Zesty and warm queso topped with fresh pico de gallo, mixed cheeses, and house made guacamole. Served with tortilla chips

Fridays fans fret not – signature Fridays apps like Loaded Potato Skins, Traditional Wings, and Mozzarella Sticks aren't going anywhere. Alongside the all-new options, the brand is serving its fan favorite starters with fresh twists, so guests can mix and match to create their personalized appetizer assortment.

If new appetizers weren't enough, TGI Fridays is mixing up two new salads and one new bowl to bring guests fresh fare bursting with flavor, making for a perfect lunch or delicious dinner. The new dishes include:

Thai Mango Salad: Chopped romaine, shredded red and napa cabbages, julienne carrots, and candied pecans, mixed with a house-made sweet heat mango vinaigrette and served with a grilled fresh lime
Harvest Grains Salad: Baby kale, rocket arugula, brown rice, red quinoa, farrow, red onion, sweet potato, and craisins tossed in a lemon vinaigrette. Topped with dollops of creamy goat cheese and candied pecan dust
Chicken Al Pastor Bowl: Freshly steamed jasmine rice topped with grilled chicken, fresh diced avocado, grilled pineapple, grated cheese blend, fire roasted corn and black bean salsa, and crispy tortilla strips. Drizzled with Al Pastor sauce and a squeeze of grilled lime

Leaning into its roots as a renowned bar, the brand is also expanding its beverage offerings. Meeting growing consumer desire for non-alcoholic options, TGI Fridays is collaborating with Athletic Brewing Company, the largest and most decorated non-alcoholic craft beer brand in the U.S., to bring the brewer's award-winning Upside Dawn to TGI Fridays locations nationwide. A bright and light-bodied brew crafted to remove gluten¹, Upside Dawn is a classic craft Golden style with floral and earthy notes, making it a refreshing alternative for Fridays fans looking to enjoy a brew without the effects of alcohol.

Want to try Fridays' new offerings? Fans can get a taste of the new menu when they dine at participating TGI Fridays locations nationwide or place an order for pickup or delivery. To learn more about TGI Fridays, find a restaurant, or start an order online, visit Fridays.com.

¹ This product is fermented from grains containing gluten and crafted to remove gluten. The gluten content of this product cannot be verified, and this product may contain gluten.

About TGI Fridays
As the world's first casual bar and grill, TGI Fridays is the birthplace of fun, freedom, and celebration, bringing people together to socialize and experience "That Fridays Feeling™", a sense of celebrating the fun in everyday moments, big and small. For over 50 years, Fridays has been lifting spirits around the world with nearly 700 restaurants in 51 countries, serving high-quality, classic American food and iconic drinks backed by authentic and genuine service. Visit www.Fridays.com for more information and join Fridays Rewards®. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

About Athletic Brewing Company
Athletic Brewing, founded in 2017 by Bill Shufelt and John Walker, is the 13th largest craft brewer in America and the leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer. The company's brews are distributed in all 50 states and available at over 50,000 retail stores nationwide. In 2023, Athletic was ranked as the 4th fastest-growing company in the Americas by Financial Times. Athletic was also ranked as the fastest-growing U.S. beverage manufacturer by Inc. Magazine in 2022, and named one of TIME's "100 Most Influential Companies." The company has won over 75 prestigious brewing awards and has earned the title of North American Brewer of the Year in the last four International Beer Challenge competitions. Athletic has custom breweries in Milford, Connecticut, and San Diego, and donates up to $2 million annually to protecting and restoring outdoor spaces across the globe via its Two For The Trails program. Athletic Brewing is proudly a Certified B Corporation™. Its full-flavored near beers and hop-infused sparkling waters are available on www.athleticbrewing.com.

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