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What happened to TGI Friday's?

Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:45 am
Posted by SoundBoard
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:45 am
I'm a little new to the area (~ 1 year) and saw online that there use to be a TGI Friday's on Essen Lane, seemingly where Gatti's is now. What happened to it besides the obvious fact that it closed down? Bad service? No business? Corporate down-sizing?
Posted by TigerWise
Front Seat of an Uber
Member since Sep 2010
35131 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:46 am to
BR food scence sucks and can't support a TGI Fridays.
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32525 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:49 am to
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TGI Friday's


why? it sucks...no one should eat there
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
11972 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:50 am to
Corporate came in and shut them down for not wearing enough flair.
Posted by Survivor 2010
Member since Dec 2007
2713 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:56 am to
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why? it sucks...no one should eat there


Recntly ate at one in Destin. Food was Excellent.
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32525 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:06 am to
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Recntly ate at one in Destin. Food was Excellent


Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
54570 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:07 am to
The real question is what happened to Chili's?
I look at the menu now and don't see anything worth getting anymore. Has it become Applebees
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32525 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:12 am to
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The real question is what happened to Chili's?
I look at the menu now and don't see anything worth getting anymore. Has it become Applebees


i read online it was one of the unhealthiest places you could possibly eat.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61527 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:14 am to
There is one on Veterans in Metairie that has been opened for a year or two. Place is always crowded it seems.
Lot of low life looking folks going in and out from what I can see.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
40042 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:25 am to
TGI Fridays kinda blow IMO. I don't mind a Ruby Tuesdays though on account of the big arse salad bar. On the chain subject, I went to an Outback for the first time in a year or so last night. They've revamped the menu some. It was pretty damn good.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86679 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:30 am to
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I went to an Outback for the first time in a year or so last night. They've revamped the menu some. It was pretty damn good.
Ours is outstanding. Wish we had two.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
169745 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:32 am to
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Outback


that bread
Posted by SoundBoard
Member since Feb 2013
62 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:34 am to
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The real question is what happened to Chili's?
I look at the menu now and don't see anything worth getting anymore. Has it become Applebees


The Chili's on College Drive is a joke - especially the To-Go service. Waiting 45 minutes in line for food that was ordered before you got there is outrageous.

And yes, their menu is getting a little - um - weird. Pizza? Really?
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
40042 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:36 am to
Ive been to y'all's Outback. It's a good one. Outback's prime rib can hang with most anybody's .
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86679 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:40 am to
Yup, that's my go to when in doubt.
Posted by TigerMyth36
River Ridge
Member since Nov 2005
41193 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:58 am to
I've only been to Outback once in the last 10 years but the ribeye and blue cheese wedge were tasty.

Automatic chain hate is nonsense. Even the worst of chains have some decent items on the menu.

I always liked the french onion soup from TGI Fridays although it has been over 10 years since I hit a Fridays.
Posted by VeniVidiVici
Gaul
Member since Feb 2012
1728 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:18 pm to
Gatti's has been there forever. Friday's was across the street, where Ichiban is now (I believe).
Posted by SoundBoard
Member since Feb 2013
62 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 2:04 pm to
Ah okay. Because when I pull it up on Google maps it shows Gatti's. Thanks!
Posted by ColaTiger
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
2193 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 3:38 pm to
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Automatic chain hate is nonsense.


Agreed. When I feel like eating like an obese American, I love nothing more than to go to Texas Roadhouse. The bread, salad, and steak are all damn good.
Posted by Richard Castle
St. George, La.
Member since Nov 2012
1895 posts
Posted on 5/14/13 at 3:51 pm to
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The real question is what happened to Chili's?


It has always sucked.
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