T.G.I. Friday's® Celebrates Menu Pairings with New Entrees and Signature Favorites

CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's a warm-up appetizer or an ultimate dessert finale that makes your meal complete, Friday's® has the winning recipe. Starting today, guests can treat themselves like it's Friday with the new Pick 2 for $10 menu, making it easier for guests to satisfy their savory craving or sweet tooth without breaking the bank. With the return of old favorites and the introduction of new temptations, Friday's now offers more options to pick the perfect pair for a meal.

The Pick 2 for $10 allows guests to pair either an appetizer or dessert with their entree, customizing their ideal meal. Whether you pick the Spinach Florentine Flatbread to complement the Dragonfire Chicken, or enjoy a sweet finish to the Jack Daniel's® Pulled Pork Sandwich with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, there are a variety of combinations available from the 18 different items on this new menu.

In conjunction with the Pick 2 menu, Friday's is introducing new entrees, as well as bringing back some old favorites by popular demand. The all new Pan-Seared Parmesan Flounder, as well as signature entrees, including the Jack Daniel's Pulled Pork Sandwich and Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, are now available. In addition, the ever-popular Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is also making a sweet return this fall.

As part of its new menu offerings, Friday's is also introducing two new drink options guests can pair with their meal. The skinny version of its signature Long Island Iced Tea, On Thin Iced Tea is made with sugar free triple sec syrup, skinny agave sour and diet cola to lower the calorie count without losing the classic flavor. The new Jackberry Smash is made with Jack Daniel's Whiskey, peach schnapps and blackberries to offer a new flavor twist.

"Friday's is committed to listening to our guests' requests by adding new dishes and drinks, bringing back beloved favorites and offering signature items at a good value," said Ricky Richardson, executive vice president and chief concept officer, T.G.I. Friday's. "Offering these new items with the Pick 2 for $10 menu makes the Friday's experience even more rewarding for our guests."

Menu items available in Pick 2 for $10:

Starters:

• Spinach Florentine Flatbread
• Savory Soup of Your Choice
• Fried Mozzarella
• Pan-Seared Pot Stickers
• Crispy Green Bean Fries
• Classic Wedge Salad

Entrees:

• Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
• Friday's® Shrimp
• Balsamic Glazed Chicken Caesar Salad
• Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
• Black Angus Cheeseburger
• Dragonfire Chicken
• Jack Daniel's® Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Pan-Seared Parmesan Flounder
• Chicken Fingers

Desserts:

• Oreo® Madness
• Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

In addition to the Pick 2 for $10 menu, Friday's is introducing items available on the regular menu. Part of the expanding seafood line, the Parmesan-Crusted Salmon with Crab features a seven ounce Norwegian salmon filet, topped with crab meat, and the Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley, can be paired with either flounder or salmon. Finally, guests can finish their meal with the ultimate fall dessert, the Cinnamon Spiced Apple Crumble.

The Pick 2 for $10 menu is offered in participating markets only.

For more news and updates from T.G.I. Friday's, consumers can follow the brand on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TGIFridays), Twitter @TGIFridays and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/tgifridays). For any additional information, visit www.fridays.com.

About T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's offers a unique, casual experience delivering on its brand promise of "In Here it's ALWAYS Friday" melding authentic and imaginative American food, exciting and innovative drinks and a one of a kind service experience to provide liberation from the everyday -- turning any day into a FRIDAY! It is also famous for its knowledgeable and charismatic bartenders, nearly 8,000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." As the original casual dining restaurant, Friday's delights guests in more than 900 restaurants across more than 60 countries around the globe. For more information, visit www.fridays.com.

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