American Institution Founded in Manhattan Opens 100th Store on 45th Anniversary

American Institution Founded in Manhattan Opens 1000th Store on 45th Anniversary  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manhattan Bourough President Scott Stringer will join officials of the Riese Organization and  Union Square Partnership upon opening of America's newest TGI Fridays and its 1000th location worldwide. The American institution was founded 45 years ago on New York City's Upper East Side and now is a global phenomenon with restaurants in over 61 countries throughout the world.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place this Thursday, July 15 at 1:00 PM at 34 Union Square East (corner of 16th St.). This new, state-of-the-art TGI Friday's will offer local community events and hold charitiable events throughout the year. Over 20 years ago, the film "Cocktail" was filmed in a New York City TGI Friday's and helped launched mega-superstar Tom Cruise's career. 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.