TGI Fridays (Consumer Food Products)

The TGI Fridays retail brand is a licensed extension of the famous American casual dining chain founded by Alan Stillman in New York City in 1965. While the restaurant chain itself is a separate corporate entity, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) bearing the name are produced under licensing agreements by various food manufacturers.

Starting in the late 20th century, TGI Fridays entered the retail market to bring its signature flavors—such as Loaded Potato Skins and Mozzarella Sticks—to grocery store aisles. These products are developed to replicate the 'happy hour' and appetizer experience associated with the brand's physical locations.

The ownership of the brand has changed hands several times, having been owned by Carlson Companies for nearly four decades. Today, the global brand rights are managed under TriArtisan Capital Advisors and Sentinel Capital Partners, while specific retail categories like frozen snacks are handled by major food conglomerates such as Kraft Heinz.