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<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-tgi-fridays-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722651">TGI Fridays</a>, the well-known casual dining chain,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/11/04/tgi-fridays-bankruptcy-closures/76050421007/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy</a> following a failed merger with its largest franchisee. This restructuring move is aimed at stabilizing the company's financial health after ongoing struggles, partly attributed to the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; The bankruptcy filing was made in the Northern District of Texas, where&nbsp;<a href="https://tgifridays.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TGI Fridays</a> aims to reorganize its finances and streamline operations. The company owns 39 corporate locations, while the remaining 422 franchised restaurants across 41 countries will continue to operate unaffected by the filing.Executive Chairman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-manocha-773b7817a?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rohit Manocha</a> emphasized that the restructuring process is essential for protecting stakeholders, franchisees, and employees, allowing corporate locations to work towards their "full potential." The filing reveals that TGI Fridays owes significant amounts to creditors — primarily in rent payments and fees to digital marketing firms such as Digitas and DoorDash, with total liabilities estimated between $100 million and $500 million.A&nbsp;<a href="https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/tgi-fridays-acquisition-hostmore-suddenly-question?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">potential acquisition by Hostmore</a>, a UK-based franchisee, was initially expected to provide relief but fell through in September after TGI Fridays lost control over key assets.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/232072-tgi-fridays-losses-control-of-assets-in-whole-business-securitization?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Citibank’s termination of TGI Fridays' 2017 whole business securitization management</a> impacted the predictability of revenue from royalties, which Hostmore had seen as a core value in the acquisition. Hostmore subsequently filed for its own bankruptcy equivalent, further complicating the situation.&nbsp;Full-service restaurant chains across the U.S. are facing&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7172240/chain-restaurants-struggles/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">serious financial pressures</a>, driven by rising labor costs and shifting consumer behavior. Inflation, while slowing, has pushed many customers to choose more budget-friendly fast-food options or to dine at home, leaving sit-down chains struggling to compete.&nbsp;The demands of private equity ownership has also added further strain on these brands. Chains like TGI Fridays,&nbsp;<a href="https://stachecow.com/did-private-equity-kill-red-lobster-429?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Red Lobster</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/is-hooters-a-profitable-franchise-investment-2716418">Hooters</a>, acquired by private equity firms in recent years, are burdened with debt from leveraged buyouts, making it difficult to generate the cash flow needed to sustain operations. TGI Fridays has shrunk by over half since 2019, while Hooters has also reduced its footprint significantly. As debt-laden sit-down chains try to adapt to an evolving market, the traditional casual dining model faces significant headwinds.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/11/04/tgi-fridays-bankruptcy-closures/76050421007/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tgi-fridays-is-the-latest-fast-casual-franchise-to-file-for-bankruptcy-2727858" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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