T.G.I. Friday's Makes Union Square Its New Home

The Riese Organization is hosting the ribbon cutting of their 10th T.G.I. Friday's location in New York City at 34 Union Square East (at 16th Street) on Thursday, July 15th, at 1pm.  The Riese Organization is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary in New York and continues to be on the pulse of the City.

Unique to this location, T.G.I. Friday's-Union Square will offer a special brunch menu for only $10.95.  Offerings include whole wheat french toast, blintzes, burgers and more.  A pitcher of either Mimosas or Bloody Mary's is included in the unbeatable price, with the option to purchase additional pitchers for only $1 each.  In a nod to the Union Square community and environment, they are also anticipating purchasing various items for seasonal specials from the green market.

"T.G.I. Friday's brings much-needed foot traffic to the businesses located on the eastern side of the square, and we thank the Riese Organization for making a generous donation in support of our Summer in the Square programming as part of their grand opening events," said Jennifer Falk, Executive Director, Union Square Partnership.  "The Union Square district is fortunate that in this difficult economy, our retail vacancy rate remains one of the lowest in the city, with diverse retail options and new businesses coming to the area monthly."

In addition to the ribbon cutting, a press conference will mark the official grand opening of the restaurant, on the corner of 16th Street and Union Square East.  Gary Trimarchi, President of the Riese Organization, will be on hand to say a few words about what the restaurant's Union Square debut means to him.  A luncheon celebrating the neighbors and area merchants will follow after until 3pm on the third floor of the restaurant.

The Riese Organization is one of the largest restaurant management companies in the Northeast.  The Company owns and operates approximately 100 restaurants in the New York City area.  Included in the restaurant portfolio are other nationally known branded concepts such as Tim Hortons, Pizza Hut, and KFC.  The Riese Organization also develops its own proprietary concepts including  Charley O's, Tad's Steaks and Tequilaville.  Located at 560 Fifth Avenue, the Riese Organization is one of the largest private employers in New York City with over 2,000 employees.