1965+

T.G.I. Friday’s® has been making its own history in the field of casual dining and is presently in 60 countries worldwide.

A New York city perfume salesman Alan Stillman opened the 1st T.G.I. Friday’s® restaurant in 1965, located at First Avenue and 63rd street in New York. The idea was to bring models and airhostesses into the neighborhood, so he bought a broken down beer joint and jazzed it up, creating an authentic and unique atmosphere to the area where the new restaurant was located. Within one week the restaurant was an instant success, being the hottest spot in town. 

T.G.I. Friday’s® opened many stores throughout the world, the first T.G.I. Friday’s® restaurant to open in Greece was in 1997, at Kefalari Square - Kifisia and it enjoyed immediate success. More store openings followed in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Recognitions and awards have distinguished T.G.I. Friday’s® Greece amongst many Operators within the company worldwide and in the casual dining industry in general. In 2000 and 2001, T.G.I. Friday’s Greece® is honored with the title “Best International Operator” for the Friday’s chain worldwide amongst 60 countries. In 2005, T.G.I. Friday’s® Kifisia store is awarded as “Best Retailer of the Year” in the restaurant category at the Retail Awards and during that year T.G.I. Friday’s Greece served 1.814.795 guests!

Built upon a legacy of fantastic food and drink and unique experiences, Friday’s has accomplished what others strive to achieve: to become a favorite habit, bringing guests into a trendy, happy & casual environment. Elements that have distinguished T.G.I. Friday's® worldwide, thus considered as the hottest restaurants in town.