New TGI Friday's Opening in Linden, New Jersey

Business is Booming on Corner of Park Ave and 1 & 9 South

While the date of opening hasn't been announced yet, it's plain and evident what will be joining the space of adjacent business Sam's Club. The exterior is almost complete and the TGI Fridays sign has already been erected with its typical red and white stripe motif. The restaurant will already receive a lot of business from passerby traffic on busy Interstate 1 & 9 that is convenient to Elizabeth, Linden and surrounding areas. Currently there are TGI Fridays nearby in Woodbridge, just off 1 & 9 and on Route 22 in Springfield, NJ. The future site of department store Kohl's should be joining the location soon also just in time for the holidays. No word yet if it will open in time for back to school shopping.

The first TGI Fridays opened in Manhattan in 1965. The location which was located on the East side at First Avenue and 63^rd Street quickly became a popular meeting place for singles. According to the company website under their history category, that location earned revenue totaling $1 million in its first year. The traditional red and white stripes remain as a standard theme but various TGI Fridays are set up with their own unique and modern features.

TGI Fridays is world famous for their signature drinks and appetizers as well as specialty entrees. In 1974 after months in the test kitchen they made the debut of their still popular loaded potato skins. They are also famous for trying new menu items. Currently they have an appetizer that sound different but is actually kind of good. Their fried string beans were a different twist on fried appetizers.

In 1975, the company was acquired by Carlson Companies, Inc. Today TGI Fridays is owned and operated by Carlson Restaurants Worldwide. In 2007, they opened their 600^th restaurant in the United States and they have 300 International locations as of 2007.

They constantly create unique menu options that fit a need. Their current Right Portion, Right Price gives you the option to pick entrees that are just the right size for your pocket and your stomach.