George Michel

George Michel

United States United Statesbusiness executiveMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.02%

George Michel is a former CEO of Friendly's restaurant chain, who played a pivotal role in the company's efforts to revitalize the brand after its first bankruptcy filing in 2011. He was instrumental in navigating the challenges faced by the restaurant during a tumultuous period marked by shifting consumer demographics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Then-Friendly's CEO George Michel said in a news release in 2020 that the company's progress was interrupted by the catastrophic impact of COVID.

Friendly's restaurant chain shrinks to 87 locations in 11 states
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-19
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