TGI Friday’s

TGI Fridays Promotes CMO to Chief Executive Officer to Lead Transformation

by | Aug 29, 2023

Restaurant industry veteran Brandon Coleman III has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-based TGI Fridays, charged with moving the company forward into a new era.

The announcement was made by Rohit Manocha, chairman of the board and co-founder of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, the lead investor in TGI Fridays.

In a statement, Manocha lauded Brandon, saying the executive has “proven time and time again that innovation layered on top of rich brand history is the key to sustained and impactful growth.”...

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