TGI FRIDAYS
T.G.I. Friday’s Inc., aka “Friday’s”, is arguably the most recognized chain in the casual dining sector in North America. Friday’s was founded some in 1965 with one restaurant in New York City. The company has since grown to generate well over $2.5 billion dollars in annual revenues thru 1,000+ restaurants in 51 countries and 49 states. Friday’s is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlson Companies who acquired the chain nearly 40 years ago in 1975.
The parent of T.G.I. Friday’s Inc., Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, Inc (CRW)., is a subsidiary of Carlson Companies, Inc. Carlson Companies was founded in 1938 and is a global leader in the travel, cruise, restaurant and hotel industries. Today, the company is one of the largest privately owned corporations in the country with operations in nearly 150 countries worldwide, employing
approximately 160,000 people. In 2008 the company posted $38 billion in revenues. The
company is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Carlson's ambitious strategy for this highly innovative brand is to grow it by at least 160 more restaurants in operation by 2015, bringing the portfolio to nearly 1,100 restaurants in key destinations across the world.
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
LongHorn Steakhouse is a chain consisting of 350 Western-style steak restaurants in 33 states, many of which are franchised; however, this location is not franchised. The tenant on the lease, RARE Hospitality International, Inc., is also the operator of the Capital Grille concept and was purchased by Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: "DRI"), in October 2007 for approximately $1.4 billion. Currently, Darden owns, operates, and franchises full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada under the brand names of Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, and Seasons 52, in addition to the LongHorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille brands. With more than 1,800 restaurants and 180,000 employees, Darden is the largest operator of full-service restaurants in the world. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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