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T.G.I. Friday’s to offer new burgers, chicken sandwichesT.G.I. Friday’s to offer new burgers, chicken sandwiches

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

October 28, 2009

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CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s said Wednesday it will offer two new burgers and two new chicken sandwiches for a limited time at nearly 600 participating U.S. restaurants.

The new offerings, priced between $7.90 and $8.61, are:

— Big Mex Burger ($8.40) topped with roasted poblano pepper, melted jack cheese, black bean and corn pico de gallo, crisp lettuce and spicy chipotle mayonnaise.

— Teriyaki Bacon Burger ($8.61) basted with a sweet soy teriyaki glaze and topped with five-spice bacon, melted cheddar cheese, grilled pineapple, lettuce, crisp noodles and peanut sauce.

— Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich ($7.90) featuring a grilled chicken breast topped with melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and crisp bacon on a toasted ciabatta bun with a sweet honey mustard spread.

— Ultimate Sicilian Chicken Sandwich ($8.00) featuring pepperoni, ham and melted provolone cheese served open-faced with fresh lettuce, bruschetta mix, shaved parmesan cheese and a house vinaigrette.

T.G.I. Friday’s, a division of Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, has more than 900 restaurants in 60 nations.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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