Del Frisco's Restaurant Group

TGI Fridays® Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointment of Ray Risley to U.S. President & Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp to President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays®, the world's first casual bar and grill, announced today the hiring of Ray Risley as U.S President and Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp as President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer. Both will report directly to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally.

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  • Prior to that, he was President and COO of Front Burner Society, where he was integral to the growth of the Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar concept.
  • TGI Fridays is also announcing the hiring of Nik Rupp as Chief Financial Officer and President of International.
  • Mr. Rupp most recently held the role of COO at Papa Murphy's International, subsequent to serving as the company's CFO.
  • This news comes as TGI Fridays continues the revitalization of its brand, including reinvigorating many of its legacy menu offerings.

TGI Fridays® Announces Brandon Coleman III as new Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays said today that Brandon Coleman III has been named Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made by Rohit Manocha, Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder of TriArtisan Capital Advisors. TriArtisan, the lead investor in TGI Fridays with extensive holdings and deep experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, conducted an extensive search among internal and external candidates led by the global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles.

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  • Following his role as US President and Global Chief Marketing Officer for TGI Fridays, Coleman will lead the transformative new phase for iconic bar and restaurant brand
    DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays said today that Brandon Coleman III has been named Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are thrilled to continue this journey and we are confident that Brandon is the right person to lead TGI Fridays into its strategic next phase."
  • Mr. Coleman joined the company in October 2022 where he led the domestic corporate and franchise stores as well as the TGI Fridays brand as US President and Chief Marketing Officer.
  • "I am incredibly proud to be named Chief Executive Officer of TGI Fridays and lead this incredible brand," said Mr. Coleman.

Legendary Restaurateurs Launch "Steak House Hall of Fame" Mobile App and Website

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legendary restaurateur and owner of the Original Bob's Steak & Chop House, Bob Sambol, announces the launch of the Steak House Hall of Fame mobile app and website.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legendary restaurateur and owner of the Original Bob's Steak & Chop House, Bob Sambol, announces the launch of the Steak House Hall of Fame mobile app and website.
  • The app and website use GPS technology to source vetted steak houses from a database of 2,100+ restaurants to offer users local and high-quality options near them.
  • The app and website are launched in conjunction with the Steak House Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor given to select individually owned and operated Steak Houses across the nation.
  • Download the free Mobile App from iOS or Android stores and visit http://www.steakhousehalloffame.com for more information.

Lawsuit for Investors in shares of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc (DFRG) against Acquisition announced by Shareholders Foundation

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a lawsuit was filed for investors in shares of Del Friscos Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DFRG).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a lawsuit was filed for investors in shares of Del Friscos Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DFRG).
  • Investors, who purchased shares of Del Friscos Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DFRG), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at [email protected] or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.
  • On June 24, 2019, Del Friscos Restaurant Group, Inc. and L Catterton announced that they have entered into an agreement under which affiliates ofLCatterton will acquire Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $650 million.
  • Those who purchased shares of Del Friscos Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DFRG) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Prepares to Open Their First Los Angeles Outpost in February 2019

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Monday, February 4, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Award-winning restaurant, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse will officially make its Los Angeles debut on February 9, 2019.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Award-winning restaurant, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse will officially make its Los Angeles debut on February 9, 2019.
  • In preparation for the Grand Opening, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhousehas recruited top talent from the Los Angeles area as well as seasoned talent from other Del Frisco's locations.
  • This Los Angeles location welcomes General Manager, Michael DiGiambattista, Executive Chef Javier Fuentes and Wine Director Mandy Sparacino.
  • Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Los Angeles will beopen seven days a week serving lunch and dinner until 11:00 p.m. nightly and until 12:00 a.m. on the weekends.