Dallas, Texas-based TGI Fridays, a casual dining restaurant chain focusing primarily on American cuisine, has announced the closure of 49 additional locations. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Over 200 employees are impacted by the closures.
According to a company statement, "The primary driver of our financial challenges resulted from COVID-19 and our capital structure. This restructuring will allow our go-forward restaurants to proceed with an optimized corporate infrastructure that enables them to reach their full potential."
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