There have been a lot of new chains moving into Colorado (we're excited for the debut of the first Portillo's in the state), but some longstanding brands are on the way out. In January, TGI Friday's abruptly shuttered its last two remaining locations in Colorado. "By strengthening our franchise model and closing underperforming stores, we are creating an unprecedented opportunity for Fridays to drive forward its vision for the future," its U.S. president and chief operating officer Ray Risley announced at the time…
