TGI Friday's
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T.G.I Friday�s is a very popular restaurant in Guayaquil. It comes from a worldwide franchise. Friday�s has a unique style with the decoration and the cloth of the waitress. This style attracts to a many people and when is the birthday of anyone in the restaurant they almost do a party. The type of food is international for any kind of choice. Fridays has its own history because it exists since long time.
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Location
T.G.I Friday�s is located in San Marino shopping center (Av. Plaza Danin) in the second floor, the shopping mall has their own parking place.The also gave a securety ticket to improve services and so that there aren�t any robbery.They have securety video camara and guards.
Hours of Operation
It is opened from 12PM through 11PM on weekdays, and from 11:30AM through 12 AM on weekends.
BUT WAIT? what about christmas day??
Enviroment
T.G.I Friday's is a special place to spend an informal dinner. You can enjoy of fine food, while spending a good time with your family or friends. It has a silly decoration, that gives you a informal feeling, but at the same time the food taste makes it a great place to go and eat. It also offers a bar with screens that enable to try a few drinks prepared by expertise, while enjoying watching a sport event. You can go there to see soccer, baseball, football, or any important sport event that day.
Price Range
Prices are varied and can fit your budget. An appetizer would cost from $5-$10, a sandwich from $6-10, a main course between $8-14, and a dessert for around $5-10.
Menu
:Appetizers
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- FRIDAY�S FRIED CALAMARI
Anillos de calamares rebozados, servidos con queso parmesano y acompa�ados con salsa marinara al mejor estilo italiano.
- FRIDAY�S MUSHROOMS
Frescos champi�ones rebozados, acompa�ados con salsa picuant.
- THREE FOR ALL
Espectacular combinaci�n de c�scaras de papas (4), bastones de mozzarella (4) y alitas de pollo (6).
- LOADED POTATO SKINS
C�scaras de papas (10 unidades), cubiertas con queso fundido y crujiente tocino asado, acompa�adas de sour cream y ceboll�n.
- FISHERMAN PLATTER
Deliciosa combinaci�n del mar: calamares, camarones y corvina rebozados y fritos, servidos sobre papas fritas y acompa�ados de tres deliciosas salsas; marinara, t�rtara, y Jack Daniel�s.
- FAJITA NACHOS
Crujientes tortillas de ma�z, cubiertas con queso fundido, anillos de jalape�o, rellenas con pimientos y cebolla salteada. Acompa�ados con lechuga finamente picada, pico de gallo, guacamole y sour cream. P�delas en las siguientes opciones: chicken, beef � mix ( chicken & beef).
Main Dishes
Meat
- NEW YORK STRIP
Tierno bife de lomo (340 grs.) asado a la parrilla con un toque de mantequilla maison acompa�ado de nuestra exquisita papa horneada rellena con queso, sour cream y tocino m�s selecci�n de vegetales. PEPPERCORN NEW YORK STRIP 340 grs. de lomo, sazonado con un toque especial acompa�ado de salsa demi glaze, sevido con pur� de papas con queso y cebollitas rebozadas.
- FILET MIGNON
Dos exquisitos medallones de lomo fino (140 grs. c/u) envueltos en tocino y asados a la parrilla, sevidos con una exquisita salsa demi glaze, con champi�ones y queso fundido, acompa�ado de champi�ones rebozados, vegetales y nuestra papa horneada con queso, sour cream y tocino.
- ST. LOUIS RIBS
Exquisita costilla de cerdo marinada y asada a la parrilla ba�ada con salsa barbecue, acompa�ada con papas fritas y repollo FRIDAY'S
- ULTIMATE BABY BACK RIBS
Espectacular costilla de cerdo marinada en salsa barbecue, asada a la parrilla, acompa�ada con papas fritas y repollo Friday�s.
Pasta
- CHICKEN ALFREDO
Sabroso pollo dorado con especies cajun, servido sobre nuestro cl�sico fetuccini a la crema, rodeado con tomate picado y finamente decorado por cebollines.
- TOSSED TOMATO - BASIL CHICKEN
Tiernos filetillos de pollo a la parrilla, marinados en una mezcla de mantequilla al ajo y servidos sobre nuestra pasta linguine ba�ada en una novedosa salsa de tomates con albahaca y especies.
- LINGUNI WITH SHRIMP
Sabrosos camarones con pimientos rojos, champi�ones, corazones de alcachofa perfumados con vino blanco y servidos sobre linguini al dente.
- FETUCCINI CHICKEN & HERBS
Exquisita pasta fetuccini con tiernos trozos de pollos salteados con champi�ones y pimientos rojos, en una cremosa salsa al pesto.
Chicken
- HERB GRILLED CHICKEN
Exquisita pechuga de pollo marinada con aderezo italiano y delicadamente asada a la parrilla, acompa�ada con arroz pilaf y selecci�n de vegetales.
- MUSHROOMS, CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS
Tremenda pechuga de pollo rebozada y cubierta de champi�ones salteados y queso fundido, acompa�ado de vegetales, champi�ones rebozados y papa horneada con queso, sour cream y tocino.
- CHICKEN FINGERS
Los tradicionales filetillos de pollo rebozados, acompa�ados de papas fritas.
Sea Food
- FRIDAY�S SHRIMP
Tiernos camarones rebozados, acompa�ados de papas fritas y selecci�n de vegetales. Servidos con salsa t�rtara y limones en cu�as.
- HERB GRILLED SALMON
Fresco filete de salm�n a la parrilla, salseado con aderezo italiano, acompa�ado de arroz pilaf y nuestra selecci�n de vegetales.
SANDWICHES
- WORLD FAMOUS FRIDAY�S� BURGER
Tradicional hamburguesa asada a la parrilla cubierta con queso americano fundido y crujiente tocino asado. (champi�ones opcionales)
- WORLD FAMOUS CHEESEBURGER
Deliciosa hamburguesa asada a la parrilla, cubierta con queso americano fundido.
- WORLD FAMOUS BARBECUE BURGER
Nuestra exquisita hamburguesa asada a la parilla, marinada en barbecue y cubierta con aros de cebolla rebozados en cajun y queso fundido.
- WORLD FAMOUS PHILADELPHIA BURGER
Una internacional sensaci�n de hamburguesa, acompa�ada de champi�ones salteados, cebollas caramelizadas y queso fundido.
- FRIDAY�S CLUB
Fresco y liviano sandwich servido en pan de trigo con jam�n de pavo, lechuga, tocino, queso americano, tomates, jam�n y mayonesa.
- SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Tierno filete de pechuga de pollo dorado en especies cajun, cubierto con queso gratinado y servido en nuestro crocante pan, con lechuga finamente picada, tomate y mayonesa.
- BBQ BEEF SANDWICH
Exquisito sandwich de carne con cebollas salteadas y queso en pan tostado, acompa�ado de nuestra espectacular salsa BBQ.
- CHICKEN FINGERS BLT
Crujientes filetillos de pollo rebozados en cajun, servidos en nuestro crocante pan con queso mozzarella sazonado y fundido. Acompa�ados con lechuga, mayonesa, tomates y tiritas de tocino asado.
DESERT
- FRIDAY�S SUNDAE
Delicioso helado de vainilla servido con salsa de caramelo y chocolate tibio, cubierto con crema chantilly y nueces.
- MOCHA MUD PIE
Tremendo helado hecho en casa seg�n la tradicional receta de mocha, chocolate, almendras y galleta molida, ba�ado en tibio fudge.
- OREO MADNESS
Espectaculares y deliciosos sandwiches de galleta oreo, rellenos con helado de vainilla, servidos con salsa de chocolate y salsa de caramelo.
- CHEESECAKE
Suave y cremosa torta de queso al mejor estilo de New York.
- CHOCOLATE MALTED TURTLE SUNDAE
Nuestra cl�sica torta de chocolate servida tibia en una copa, cubierta con caramelo, nueces y helado de vainilla.
- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGY BROWNIE
Incomparable!!! ... El brownie de la abuela, con el toque Friday�s.
- RED & WHITE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Extraordinaria mezcla de frutillas, crema, bizcochuelo y helado. No te lo puedes perder!!!.
Events and promotions
The restaurant also has a lot of events or promotions like happy hour, that is that the people can drink 2x1 for the afternoon. The mamis day which is that the moms can eat for free and the most common event the Happy birthday celebration which is that you can reserve a table for a unique price and all the waitress go to your table to sing and celebrate
History
T.G.I. Friday�s, one of the first American casual dining chains, offers a unique dining experience that has become the favorite pastime of millions worldwide. Opening in 1965, the first T.G.I. Friday�s restaurant was located at First Avenue and 63rd Street in New York City and featured red and white stripes, a blue exterior and its name T.G.I. Friday�s. Inside were wooden floors, Tiffany-style lamps, bentwood chairs and striped tablecloths. The bar area, with its brass rails and stained glass, contributed to the classic ambiance. To obtain the signature T.G.I. Friday�s interior decor, a full-time antique �picker� traveled extensively to auctions and flea markets. Memorabilia had to be authentic and, if possible, unique to the area where the new restaurant was located. In a Nashville warehouse, this �clutter� was restored before being loaded on a truck bound for the next T.G.I. Friday�s restaurant opening.
The New York T.G.I. Friday�s location enjoyed immediate and spectacular success. First year revenues totaled $1 million. The Upper East Side Manhattan restaurant had become THE meeting place for single adults. In fact, according to Newsweek and The Saturday Evening Post, the opening of T.G.I. Friday�s restaurant heralded the dawn of the singles age. By 1972 the restaurant was taking everyone by storm. By 1975, there were ten T.G.I. Friday�s restaurants in eight states. As of today, there are more than 750 in 49 states and 54 countries! This year the T.G.I. Friday�s brand is celebrating its 40th birthday, becoming the first national casual dining chain to reach that milestone. As the guests have evolved over time, so has the Friday's brand. Two and a half years ago Richard Snead, president and CEO, began the revitalization of the T.G.I. Friday�s brand including the redesigning of restaurant exteriors and famous interiors, music format, uniforms, and the introduction of a new menu layout and menu selections. Friday�s� has also embarked on a training program to strengthen and enhance their traditional high energy service style and increased its advertising to boost the restaurant�s presence in the marketplace.
In 1990, for the first time in the history of the T.G.I. Friday�s concept, network media was utilized to support the national marketing efforts. From 1990-1993 ,network radio programming was a vehicle through which Friday's was able to greatly increase sales and penetrate new markets. In January of 1994 in addition to continued spot radio in select markets, outdoor advertisement, print placement and national and local promotions -- T.G.I. Friday�s restaurants gained coast to coast exposure through network television. This year T.G.I. Friday�s restaurants will run national television advertising all year long a first for the Company. Industry leadership, innovation and standard of excellence continue to be T.G.I. Friday�s hallmarks. �We are proud of our history in the industry and look forward to the excitement and challenge of the future,� said Snead.
Long recognized for their wide selection of food and beverage offerings, Friday�s continues its innovative menu development. In 2003, Friday�s was the first national casual dining restaurant chain to partner with Atkins Nutritional Approach. The relationship has been a huge success. �Our menu has always been about providing great choices. Many of our guests seek options that assist them in their personal health goals. They now have a greater opportunity to do so at Friday�s,� says Snead. In January the restaurant chain also debute three new �guilt free� choices that are lower in fat and calories. The T.G.I. Friday�s menu layout has been redesigned to make navigating the wide array of choices easier for guests. Bright colors and photos are incorporated to highlight category choices, including an entire page dedicated to Jack Daniel�s Grill, one of Friday�s best selling categories, and Atkins menu items. Two full pages have been incorporated for beverage offerings, including non-alcoholic selections. The back cover features �Friday�s Favorites� emphasizing traditional favorites and new menu offerings.
To day more than 80 of its company-owned T.G.I. Friday�s restaurants have been remodeled, doing away with Tiffany-style lamps and red-and-white tablecloths in favor of a more contemporary interior and modern sign age. Franchisees have also joined the remodel initiative with two locations being remodeled in 2004. This year, an additional 75 company-owned restaurants will be remodeled with all remaining corporate remodels to take place in 2006. All franchise restaurants are scheduled to be remodeled by the end of 2007. Dramatic changes have been made to the restaurant exteriors and interiors. A deeper shade of red was used on taller and more graphic exterior awnings, and a tower entry was added along with more modern sign age, which includes a sculptural black and red metal tumbler. Revamped interiors are less cluttered and more contemporary chic with dark woods, stainless steel, backless bar stools and new lighting. Even the music has been updated to reflect the tastes and preferences of today�s Friday�s restaurant guest. Most striking about the interior is the revamping of the fabled T.G.I. Friday�s memorabilia. �Retired� memorabilia reflects icons of the 40�s, 50�s and 60�s. Modern classic icons such as disco balls and MTV's Moon man are a few of the items featured in the new decor.
In order to build the best relationships as the Friday�s brand mission statement decrees, a more concerted effort has been aimed at implementing a strategic approach to diversity and truly representing the communities that T.G.I. Friday�s restaurants serve. For example, Carlson Restaurants named a vice president of diversity to review the company�s current diversity status and develop a long-term strategy to initiate progress. Friday�s restaurants also debuted divisional Women�s Forums to provide networking and mentoring for the growing number of Friday�s female restaurant managers. T.G.I. Friday�s strives to provide a great place for great people to do great work by encouraging an environment in which employees have the opportunity to excel. From greeters to servers, barracks to busters, managers to executives, all employees have the power to initiate change.
Built upon a legacy of a fun experience and fantastic food and drink, T.G.I. Friday�s restaurants provide an environment where families and individuals alike can have a great experience in 54 countries around the world. T.G.I Friday�s is in 'Guayaquil' since 2005 with a total successful .
