# TGI Fridays Blamed the Pandemic for Its Bankruptcy. Now a New Lawsuit Alleges a More Troubling Cause

- Source: Inc.com
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:22:31+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.inc.com/liyana-illyas/tgi-fridays-blamed-pandemic-bankruptcy-new-lawsuit-alleges-more-troubling-cause/91431856
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/tgi-fridays-blamed-the-pandemic-for-its-bankruptcy-now-a-new-lawsuit-a-f0ec39/

A new lawsuit alleges that insider deals, financial mismanagement, and millions in unpaid franchise fees contributed to the restaurant chain’s collapse.

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