Popular American restaurant TGI Fridays to launch on the Gold Coast

It’s been an icon in the US since the 1960s, and pioneered happy hours across the world — now it’s coming to Queensland.

HUGELY popular American hospitality brand TGI Fridays is coming to Queenlsand, launching its first eatery on the Gold Coast.

The well-known bar and grill restaurant, which originated in New York City in the 1960s, will launch at Robina Town Centre on December 9.

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TGI Fridays, known for their burgers, wings and ribs, will open on the Gold Coast in December.

The casual diner will be situated on The Promenade of the shopping centere, featuring indoor and outdoor seating, a central bar broadcasting sports, and an open kitchen serving modern dishes and TGI classics with a twist, plus an extensive, curated cocktail menu.

“Our vision for TGI Fridays Robina is a community hub where good times and great food come together to create an everyday dining destination that will appeal to all types of patrons – from the sports crowd, to families looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal, groups celebrating a special occasion, and friends wanting to catch up over a cocktail,” said CEO of Signature Hospitality Group, James Sinclair.

The new Robina Town Centre TGI Fridays will boast a sports bar to watch live games.

“Working with the heritage brand hallmarks of the original TGI brand, we have elevated TGI

Fridays into a premium yet relaxed dining experience that we are confident will resonate with Gold Coasters.”