Message from T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's® Backgrounder T.G.I. Friday's, one of the first American casual dining chains, is a dining experience that has become the favorite pastime of millions since 1965. The first T.G.I. Friday?s 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 lamps, bentwood chairs and striped tablecloths. The bar area, with its brass rails and stained glass, contributed to the ambiance. For 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 would be located. In a Nashville warehouse, this clutter was restored before being loaded on a truck bound for the next T.G.I. Friday's opening.