Chief Executive Officer

President and Chief Executive of T.G.I Friday’s is Richard Snead. He was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Miami, Florida. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in engineering. He spent 15 years as a project manager for Burger King constructing 80 stores. He also spent time developing international business for Lens Crafters in London and then later at Casual Corner Clothing. Only spending a year and a half at Casual Corner Clothing, he soon got a call from the Carlson Restaurants Worldwide to start doing business with them. Soon after in March 2002, he became CEO of T.G.I Friday’s. Every since he became CEO, he has been known for his energy and ability to listen and commitment to human- resources diversity. Within four years after becoming CEO, he helped double the number of T.G.I Friday’s location. When he started, there were only 90- unit chains, now there are 230- unit chains that operate in 48 states and 55 countries.