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Friendly’s CEO goes from panini to patty melts

Leaves Panera on mission to restore aging chain’s classic menu

By Gail Waterhouse

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  April 24, 2012

Hired away from Panera Bread Co., John Maguire said he does not plan to remake Friendly’s into another bakery-cafe. Rather the Weymouth native said he wants to restore Friendly’s luster as a family restaurant that offers fun food at value.

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