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Some fans of TGI Fridays were likely surprised this week when they found their local restaurant permanently closed because the chain abruptly shut down dozens of locations around the US.
TGI Fridays' former CEO will lead eight locations. His involvement will bolster the company's leadership team, the restaurant chain said.
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
TGI Fridays in Seekonk is among the six locations in Massachusetts that have abruptly closed their doors to the famous restaurant franchise.
TGI Fridays said it shuttered 36 “underperforming locations” as part of a larger “long-term growth strategy” to revitalize the brand.