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Chris Tomasso Promoted to President of First Watch

PRIVATEMar 29, 2024

Position

President

Company

First Watch

Chris Tomasso
ctomasso@firstwatch.com
BradentonFood and BeverageHospitality

Description

Chris Tomasso has been promoted to President of First Watch effective January 1, 2016. He joined the First Watch executive team in 2006 and has led the company’s marketing and strategic branding efforts during a decade of significant growth. In his new role, Tomasso will be responsible for overseeing all restaurant operations in addition to First Watch’s marketing and culinary functions.

Quick answer

Chris Tomasso Promoted to President of First Watch (March 29, 2024). First Watch is based in Bradenton, Florida, United States.

Who is the new President at First Watch?
First Watch named Chris Tomasso President, announced March 29, 2024.
What did First Watch announce on March 29, 2024?
Chris Tomasso has been promoted to President of First Watch effective January 1, 2016. He joined the First Watch executive team in 2006 and has led the company’s marketing and strategic branding efforts during a decade of significant growth.
What does First Watch do?
At First Watch, you’re the reason we wake up at the crack of dawn, ready to make your day that much brighter.
Where is First Watch based?
First Watch is based in Bradenton, Florida, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Baldor Specialty Foods (March 28, 2024), Britvic (March 26, 2024), United Wholesale Mortgage (March 25, 2024) and Carl's Jr. (April 3, 2024) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of First Watch.

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Company Information

Company

First Watch

Location

Bradenton, Florida, United States

About

At First Watch, you’re the reason we wake up at the crack of dawn, ready to make your day that much brighter. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing the freshest fruits and vegetables, whipping up our French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our award-winning, single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. This authenticity is what guides not only our sourcing and menu, but also our relationships with the communities we serve.

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