Thoughts That Rock

Ep. 20: Chris Tomasso | Words Matter

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In this episode, we talk with CHRIS TOMASSO, former CMO for Hard Rock International and Cracker Barrel, and currently the President & CEO of First Watch: The Daytime Cafe, which is the fastest growing breakfast concept in the country.

THOUGHT #1

It's not your Life and it's not your Wife.

THOUGHT #2

My Life has Been Filled with Terrible Misfortunes, Most of Which Never Happened. - Michel Montaigne

CONNECT:

  • Website: www.FirstWatch.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tomasso-4a0b012/

    • BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

    • Sun & Fork – www.sunandfork.com
    • Elton John: Tantums & Tiaras documentary - https://www.amazon.com/Elton-John-Tantrums-Tiaras/dp/B001GM6C3K
    • The Electric Company/Spiderman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Electric_Company
    • Uncle Ben Parker (Spider-Man) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/With_great_power_comes_great_responsibility
    • Five Star Iris/Alan Schaefer, “Daylight” - http://www.songlyrics.com/five-star-iris/daylight-lyrics
    • Olive Garden – www.olivegarden.com
    • Hard Rock Productions’ RockFest – https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2000-07-21-0007210041-story.html
    • MTV Rockfest (Chicago) - http://www.mtv.com/news/1122358/metallica-kid-rock-top-rockfest-bill/
    • MTV Rockfest (Atlanta) - http://www.mtv.com/news/1427239/sugar-ray-everlast-collective-soul-more-rock-atlanta-rockfest/
    • Metallica (James Hetfield) – www.metallica.com
    • The Barenaked Ladies - www.BarenakedLadies.com
    • Barry Manilow - www.BarryManilow.com
    • Hard Rock Live Orlando - https://www.hardrock.com/live/locations/orlando/
    • Chick-fil-A - www.Chick-Fil-A.com
    • Sugar Ray – www.sugarray.com
    • Tonic – www.toniconline.com
    • Kid Rock – www.kidrock.com
    • Van Halen – www.van-halen.com
    • Vertical Horizon – www.verticalhorizon.com
    • The Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers (CHART) – www.chart.org
    • Hard Rock International – www.HardRock.com
    • Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.com
    • Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.com
    • Cannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.org
    • Keppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.com
    • Certified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.com
    • Thoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.com
    • Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.com
    • Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeel

      • CHRIS TOMASSO'S BIO:

      Since joining First Watch in 2006, Chris Tomasso has led many strategic initiatives that have driven First Watch’s industry-leading growth, including the development and execution of a comprehensive multi-year re-branding effort. During his tenure, First Watch grew from about 50 restaurants to more than 375 while delivering double-digit annualized sales growth.

      Prior to joining First Watch, Chris worked as an account executive for renowned PR agency Curley & Pynn before leading national and international marketing efforts for renowned brands such as Cracker Barrel and Hard Rock Cafe.

      He was honored on Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List in 2017, named a Top Private Company CMO in 2012 by ExecRank and currently serves on the University of Central Florida Foundation Board of Directors.

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