T.G.I. Friday's at Richland Mall Closes

Richland Mall lost one of its major tenants this week. 

T.G.I. Friday's shut its doors, according to a report in The State. A note on the door thanked customers for 24 years of business. 

The note also said an auction of restaurant equipment and artifacts will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the mall, according to The State.

Richland Mall has been struggling for years to bring retailers to its Forest Drive location, despite its location in an affluent residential area, according to The State.

The mall's unusual layout and parking garage are detering possible tenants who choose to locate in other areas where they're more visible, Columbia developer Alan Kahn told The State. Kahn has been trying to recruit retailers to the mall. 

The mall is anchored by Belk and Barnes and Noble, with other small shops in between. 

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