Michael Buckles

Michael Buckles is an experienced business manager with a focus on the franchise industry. Currently serving as a Franchise Business Manager at Five Guys Enterprises since July 2020, Buckles has a proven track record of inspiring and coaching franchisee teams to maintain brand standards and enhance profitability. Prior to this role, Michael was a Franchise Owner at Tom & Chee and held various managerial positions at Five Guys Enterprises and Starbucks, where Michael effectively managed multiple locations and teams. Buckles began his career in leadership at Piccadilly Restaurants as Executive Vice President and Regional Director, overseeing significant operations. Buckles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.