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T.G.I. Friday`s is an American restaurant chain focusing on casual dining, with over 1000 restaurants in over 51 countries. The company is a unit of the Carlson Companies. Its name is taken from the expression TGIF. The company asserts that it stands for "Thank Goodness It`s Friday," although as of 2010 some television commercials for the chain have also made use of the alternative phrase, "Thank God It`s Friday`s." The chain is known for its appearance, with red-striped canopies, brass railings, Tiffany lamps and frequent use of antiques as decor.