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Introducing the Fresh Value Lunch Selection

Posted on: August 10th, 2023 by nmilne

Glen Allen, August 10, 2023 — United Restaurant Group LP, a prominent franchisee of TGI Fridays with a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, is excited to announce the arrival of their innovative value-centric lunch menu. This all-new lunch menu will be accessible across all 15 United Restaurant Group TGI Fridays establishments, exclusively for dine-in patrons, from Monday to Friday, 11 am to 2 pm.

Distinguished by its commitment to providing exceptional value, the revamped lunch menu showcases a medley of guest-favorite dishes at compelling prices, comprising:

Rob Stevens, United Restaurant Group’s Director of Marketing & Brand Standards, expressed, “We are addressing a previously unmet demand in our local market, traditionally occupied by fast food alternatives. We are optimistic that our patrons will warmly welcome this new, health-conscious lunch option.”

URG Fundraiser for All Pro Dad

Posted on: July 27th, 2023 by nmilne

Glen Allen, July 27, 2023 – United Restaurant Group (URG), is hosting a car wash on August 5th, 2023 at the Newport News, Virginia TGI Fridays location from 8:00 am to 11:00 am to raise money for All Pro Dad. All Pro Dad is a national organization that provides resources and support to fathers and father figures.

“We are excited to partner with All Pro Dad to raise money for this important organization,” said Jimmy Cabanban, VP of Operations for URG “We believe that all fathers deserve the support they need to be successful, and All Pro Dad provides that support.”

All Pro Dad is a prominent fatherhood program operated by Family First, dedicated to providing practical parenting guidance to numerous men on a daily basis. The initiative collaborates with NFL players, coaches, and alumni who passionately advocate for the significance of fatherhood. Utilizing various channels, such as free daily emails, school-based breakfasts, social networking platforms, and nationwide NFL events, All Pro Dad equips men with valuable tools to positively impact the lives of their children and families.

The car wash is a great opportunity to support a great cause. Please come out and show your support for All Pro Dad on August 5th.

URG Supports Fairways for Warriors

Posted on: June 19th, 2023 by nmilne

Glen Allen, June 19, 2023 – United Restaurant Group is pleased to partner with Fairways for Warriors. They are a fantastic non-profit group of veterans assisting veterans that have seen combat resulting in seen and unseen wounds.

Through golf tournaments, swing clinics, and social gatherings for veterans and partners, Fairways for Warriors builds funds to help with everyday expenses that may be a challenge to some of our heroes returning home. One of the most impressive accomplishments of this great group is that 90% of the funds raised go directly to the veterans they serve.

We are honored to partner with these great women and men!

fairwaysforwarriors.org

Fridays Launches GRILLED & SAUCED

Posted on: June 19th, 2023 by nmilne

TGI Fridays is pleased to announce GRILLED & SAUCED! Our latest food and beverage development for great seasonal beverages and grilled proteins featuring classic and new sauces that are packed with flavor! Our fantastic ribs, grilled chicken, sustainable salmon, and an array of steaks are basted with our Korean Red Chile Sauce, Hennessey Spiked Orange Glaze, Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple and Cilantro and many more! You can also choose from over a dozen side items including the new Elote Street Corn, 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese, and Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad!

Welcome Back Alpha

Posted on: May 12th, 2023 by nmilne

Glen Allen, VA, May 12, 2023 – United Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the return of Alpha Loucar as the General Manager of the Henrico, Virginia TGI Fridays location.

Hailing from Senegal, Loucar first joined TGI Fridays in 2015 as a kitchen manager before moving on to Five Guys as a staff trainer. “We are thrilled to have him back, he’s truly an asset to the company,” said Jimmy Cabanban, Vice President of Operations at United Restaurant Group. Outside of work, Alpha, who is married with three girls and two boys, enjoys sharing his passion for soccer with his children and his community.

Experienced GM Joins the Team

Posted on: November 21st, 2022 by nmilne

Glen Allen, VA, November 21, 2022 – United Restaurant Group is delighted to welcome their newest General Manager, Eric Johnson, who will run the operation at their Williamsburg TGI Fridays restaurant.

Originally from Clinton, MD, Eric moved to Virginia in 2020, where he started working in the hospitality industry. With unmatched drive and a willingness to learn, Eric excelled and soon became one of the youngest GMs at Papa Johns. Following his time at Papa Johns, he became the Food Service Director at the Walter Reed Military Hospital. After several years at the hospital, Eric returned to the private sector to work for Chic-Fil-A as a Foodservice Director. In 2020, he joined Applebees as the GM in Newport News, where he sharpened his skills in the casual dining arena.

Married and a father of 3 boys. He enjoys watching football and rooting for his New York Giants.

Congratulations, Eric and welcome to the management team.

Free Lunch for Veterans this Veterans Day

Posted on: November 10th, 2022 by nmilne

Glen Allen, November 10, 2022 – United Restaurant Group and TGI Fridays will celebrate this Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, by providing free lunch to all US Veterans and active duty military personnel. This special promotion will run Friday, November 11th, from 11 am – 2 pm and includes a special lunch menu.

Welcome Our Newest GM, Jordan West

Posted on: November 8th, 2022 by nmilne
Glen Allen, November 07, 2022 – United Restaurant Group welcomes Jordan West as our newest GM in our Wilmington, DE, store. Jordan started as a dishwasher in the restaurant industry at 16 for Shoneys. He started in our New Castle store in 2002 as a server. After working at other concepts, he returned to Fridays in 2019 as a bartender.
“This summer, I had the opportunity to watch Jordan present the train-the-trainer class for the server guides in front of GMs, server managers, and coaches. At that moment, I knew that Jordan wasn’t just a good manager, but he was becoming a great leader.” Said Jimmy Cabanban, VP of Operations for United Restaurant Group. 
When not at work, Jordan loves spending time with his wife of 10 years and 4 children. He enjoys the outdoors, cheering for his children on the sidelines, and weekend family camping trips in the mountains. 
Congratulations, Jordan. We look forward to your future successes!

Fridays Partners with Jamie Foxx

Posted on: September 28th, 2022 by nmilne

DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2022 — TGI Fridays and Jamie Foxx’s BSB – Brown Sugar Bourbon are ringing in fall with a menu of food and drink offerings that are sure to make the season saucier. Inspired by the smooth, slightly sweet flavors of Foxx’s BSB, TGI Fridays created its newest BBQ sauce, aptly named Foxx on the Roxx and is offering it up on a saucy lineup of signature menu items and pairing it with a new crafted cocktail.

The new Foxx on the Roxx BBQ Sauce – made with BSB and crafted by Foxx based on the flavors (and cocktails) he loves – brings some serious old fashioned cocktail vibes with hints of spice and citrus, and topped off with chopped cherries. The brand’s newest sauce is now available exclusively at TGI Fridays on some of Foxx’s favorite dishes, including:

Fridays® Big Ribs – A full-rack of double-basted fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs basted in the new Foxx on the Roxx BBQ sauce

Bucket of Bones – A shareable portion of Fridays Big Ribs and Traditional Wings smothered with Foxx on the Roxx BBQ sauce

Wings Roulette Platter – Mix and match three of TGI Fridays signature boneless or traditional wing flavors including the new Foxx on the Roxx BBQ and two additional sauces

And no “Season of Saucy” is complete without a good cocktail – which is why Fridays and Foxx teamed up to create the Foxxy Mule. Sure to definitely set the party off right, the new beverage is the perfect mix of BSB, Monin Habanero Lime Syrup, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, and a squeeze of lime.

“I’ve been going to TGI Fridays my whole life. I have so many great memories – from trips with my mom to celebrate special occasions as a kid to post-show celebrations with friends and family after my comedy shows when I was starting out – and to finally have the opportunity to create something for the Fridays menu and join the Fridays family with Brown Sugar Bourbon is remarkable,” said Jamie Foxx. “I hope everyone enjoys our cocktail and the Foxx on the Roxx sauce as much as I did creating them.”

TGI Fridays is also offering a Foxx on the Roxx digital exclusive for fans – including a half rack of ribs, six traditional wings and fries for $19.99. Guests can get their hands on this deal starting on October 4th exclusively through Fridays.com for a limited time.

“We’re all about bringing our mission of ‘lifting spirits’ to our guests – and we can’t think of any better way of doing this than partnering with Jamie Foxx and BSB on the ‘season of saucy,'” said Ray Blanchette, Chief Executive Officer at TGI Fridays. “We’ve worked really closely with Jamie and the BSB team to bring our guests flavors that are authentic to Jamie with an all-new flavor profile that we know our guests will love.”

TGI Fridays is also celebrating fall with the return of Make It a Double – giving fans the opportunity to enjoy their favorite combinations all on one plate. The brand’s Crispy Whiskey Combo, featuring a half-rack of double-basted pork ribs and Cajun-dusted crispy fried shrimp, and Surf ‘N’ Whiskey Turf, which includes a grilled 6 ounce sirloin and Cajun-dusted crispy fried shrimp, are available all season long with the new Foxx on the Roxx BBQ sauce..

For more information, including a list of TGI Fridays locations please visit www.Fridays.com.

50¢ Wings on Monday Nights

Posted on: September 21st, 2022 by nmilne

Glen Allen, September 12, 2022 – United Restaurant Group LP (URG) launches their 50¢ Chicken Wings football season promotion across all their TGI Fridays restaurants. The promotion will run at all 15 URG TGI Fridays locations in the Mid-Atlantic from Delaware to North Carolina. The promotion offers 50¢ chicken wings on Monday nights from 5pm to closing for dine-in only.

“After two years of uncertainty It’s a great way to get people back to our restaurants celebrating with friends. Plus, who doesn’t like chicken wings with beer and football?” said Tony Grillo, CEO of United Restaurant Group.