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business2 years ago

"TGI Fridays Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide Amid Underperformance"

TGI Fridays announced the closure of 36 underperforming restaurants across the U.S. as part of a strategic move to optimize operations. The closures will affect approximately 1,250 employees, though over 80% will be offered transfer opportunities to other locations. The decision follows a corporate restructuring, including the sale of eight corporate-owned restaurants to the chain's former CEO, Ray Blanchette, and the appointment of Weldon Spangler as the new CEO. The closures span 12 states, with a concentration in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.

via CBS News|
##business#corporatestrategy
business2 years ago

TGI Fridays Streamlines Operations by Closing 36 Locations and Selling Others to Boost Growth

TGI Fridays is closing 36 underperforming restaurants across the US and selling eight others to its former CEO, Ray Blanchette, as part of a strategic move to optimize operations. The closures affect a variety of states, with over 1,000 employees being offered transfer opportunities. The company is focusing on strengthening its franchise model and has recently updated its menu to remain competitive in the casual dining sector. Despite the closures, TGI Fridays still operates over 850 locations worldwide, with approximately 275 in the US.

via New York Post |
##business#casualdining
entertainment-and-media2 years ago

"Speculations Rise Over Potential Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger and Its Impact on Entertainment Giants"

Paramount Global's future is uncertain as industry giants and investors, including Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, Skydance Media's David Ellison, and billionaire Warren Buffett, show interest in acquiring the storied studio. With Paramount's valuation dropping from $30 billion to below $10 billion, and the company facing challenges in the streaming market, a potential sale orchestrated by controlling shareholder Shari Redstone could reshape the media landscape. Paramount's strategic moves, such as cutting dividends and investing in streaming, have attracted attention from various moguls and investors, each with their own vision for the company's future.

via Hollywood Reporter|
##corporatestrategy#entertainment-and-media
business-and-finance2 years ago

CD Projekt Red Affirms Independence, Rejects Acquisition Interest

CD Projekt Red, the developer behind Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher series, has dismissed rumors of being open to acquisition, emphasizing its commitment to independence. The company's outgoing CEO, Adam Kiciński, now Chief Strategy Officer, stated that they are not interested in joining a larger entity and value their freedom. While not planning any acquisitions at the moment, the company is open to ideas that could enhance their strategy. CD Projekt Red's recent expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, received positive reviews, helping to improve the game's reputation after its initial troubled release.

via Video Games Chronicle|
##acquisition#business-and-finance
business-and-finance2 years ago

Elon Musk's X Valuation Plummets, Fidelity and Experts Assess the Fallout

As Twitter faces significant financial losses and an advertiser boycott, experts are divided on whether Elon Musk would consider selling the platform. Despite the challenges, including a sharp decline in the company's valuation and the need to service substantial debt, Musk's commitment to the platform as a "digital town square" and his vision for it as an "everything app" suggest he may not be inclined to sell, viewing it as an admission of defeat. However, some experts believe Musk might opt for a partial sale to raise funds for expansion. Musk himself has acknowledged the existential risks but seems prepared to face them, even blaming advertisers for potentially "killing the company."

via ABC News|
##advertisingboycott#business-and-finance