Miami, FL - Casual dining restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s has brought its award-winning eating experience to Miami International Airport with the opening of its first location at the airport, located near Gate D-36 in the North Terminal. The restaurant is operated by Jackmont Hospitality, Inc., a minority-owned firm based in Atlanta.  

Celebrating the opening were officials from Jackmont Hospitality and T.G.I. Friday’s  parent company, Carlson Restaurants officials: (l-r) Shawn Crenshaw, Director of Human Resources - Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Mark Huaroto, Assistant General Manager - MIA T.G.I. Friday's, Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; David Sylvester, Director of Operations - Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Lazaro Dominguez, General Manager - MIA T.G.I. Friday's, Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Ms. Simona Lelutiu, Manager - MIA T.G.I. Friday's, Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Brenda Branch, Vice President of Operations - Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Daniel Halpern, President and CEO - Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Indras Whittaker, Marketing Manager - Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.; Stephen Holmes, Director of Franchise Operations - Carlson Restaurants Worldwide; and James Donneruno, Brand Standards Manager - U.S.A. Franchise, Carlson Restaurant.