T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants to Host 'Ultimate Cinco De Mayo Celebration'

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Friday's(R) Restaurants to Feature Four Ultimate Margaritas at May 5 Party; Give Me More Stripes(R) Members to Receive Double Stripes on Food Purchase All Day Long

CARROLLTON, Texas // PRNewswire // -- T.G.I. Friday's restaurants today announced it will host its "Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Celebration" and feature two appetizers and four of its Ultimate Margaritas on May 5, 2010 at participating restaurants in the U.S.

"We invite you to get your fiesta on at T.G.I. Friday's at our 'Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Celebration' this year," said John Neitzel, president and chief operating officer of T.G.I. Friday's USA. "It's always a party at T.G.I. Friday's and Cinco de Mayo gives us another great reason to celebrate. So grab your friends and join us on May 5 for great food, awesome drinks and a whole lot of fun."

T.G.I. Friday's will feature appetizers including its new Inferno Boneless Buffalo Wings, signature Friday's Tostado Nachos and entrees such as Sizzling Chicken Mexicali as well as its premium line of Ultimate Margaritas (frozen or "on the rocks") for the party:

Ultimate Margarita – A blend of Sauza Gold, triple sec and a triple-citrus margarita mix of lemon, lime and orange flavors.
Ultimate Pomegranate Margarita – Sauza Gold and smooth orange liqueur expertly mixed with the sweet and tart flavor of pomegranate.
Ultimate Strawberry Margarita – Sauza Gold, triple sec and fresh strawberry puree.
Ultimate Tropical Berry Margarita – Fresh passion fruit, strawberries and guava added to T.G.I. Friday's legendary Margarita with Sauza Gold and triple sec.

Members of T.G.I. Friday's Give Me More Stripes® guest recognition program will receive double Stripes on purchases that include food all day long on May 5.

News about T.G.I. Friday's can be followed on Facebook, Twitter @TGIFriday'sNews, YouTube and on Friday's Media Room.

With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's™ attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 8000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "World's Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender."

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of April 2010, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries.

SOURCE T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants

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