Dallas – September 09, 2026 -- TGI Fridays has signed a development agreement with Devolli Group to build 10 restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, marking the casual dining chain's first entry into the Balkans.

Devolli Group secures exclusive sub-franchise rights across three Balkan markets

Under the agreement, Devolli Group will develop the 10 locations and holds exclusive rights to sub-franchise the TGI Fridays brand throughout the territory, positioning the deal as a platform for further expansion across Southeast Europe.

Deal advances TGI Fridays' target of 1,000 global restaurants by 2030

The Balkans agreement is part of TGI Fridays' 1-2-3 Strategic Vision, which aims to grow the brand to more than 1,000 restaurants worldwide by 2030. Over the past nine months, the company has signed new development agreements in Kenya and the Maldives and extended partnerships in Peru, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Greece, Cyprus and Spain, adding more than 150 restaurants to its global pipeline.

Balkans entry expands TGI Fridays' European network beyond five countries

The new markets complement TGI Fridays' existing European operations in Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Norway and the United Kingdom, extending its footprint in the region under a franchise-first growth model.

"Devolli Group is the right partner to introduce TGI Fridays to the Balkans,