Robert Thompson Punch Bowl Social CEO Rating
Where This Score Ranks Punch Bowl Social's CEO Rating
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In the Bottom 5% of 1808 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 5% of 118 Nearby Companies in Denver
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4th place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably
Punch Bowl Social CEO Robert Thompson Bio
ROBERT THOMPSON - FOUNDER & CEO
As a 20-something bartender and waiter in the early 1990’s, Robert Thompson bounced from the US to the UK, gaining experience in restaurants and pubs where he sowed the seeds for his future passion. In 1997 at the age of 26, Robert opened his first restaurant, a dual concept called Buffalo Billiards & Havana Lounge in Nashville, launching what would become a lifelong career in hospitality.
Punch Bowl Social was imagined by Robert Thompson after an extensive career of conceptualizing and operating both large-format eatertainment brand and independent boutique restaurants. Following the successful openings of nine different restaurant concepts, Robert began to actualize his vision for Punch Bowl Social early 2010 but it took three years of real estate searches, design iterations and funding discussions before the first location opened in Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood in November 2012. With lines around the block starting on day one, it was clear that Punch Bowl Social had struck a chord with young diners and drinkers seeking something authentic and out-of-the-ordinary. Since then, Robert and his team have opened 10 additional locations across the US and employ more than 1,600 team members. Each new Punch Bowl Social is designed specifically for the local market with an atmosphere that perfectly aligns with its brand personality. By the end of 2018, Punch Bowl Social will open another six new locations, in cities including Dallas, San Diego, Washington, DC and Chicago.
In 2017, Ernst & Young recognized Robert’s contribution to the hospitality industry by naming him a recipient of the prestigious Entrepreneur of The Year® 2017 award in the Mountain Desert region. Punch Bowl Social has been honored by a number of awards and recognitions including Fast Company Magazine’s Most Innovative Companies in the World 2018, the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fasting-growing private companies in America, and Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2017 Next 20 Brands to Watch and as one of their 2015 Breakout Brands.
Born in Mississippi, Robert still loves traveling to explore the roots of southern cuisine, adding to his collection of tweed vests, going for long, mind-clearing runs and spending every free moment with his wife, Mia and their sons.
Punch Bowl Social CEO Robert Thompson At a Glance
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Punch Bowl Social.
Based on 75 ratings, Robert Thompson ranks right below TopGolf's CEO, Artie Starrs.
Punch Bowl Social's CEO is highly regarded by Female employees, the Sales department, and Caucasian employees. However, Non-Binary employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and Hispanic or Latino employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
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Punch Bowl Social's CEO Rating Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
Punch Bowl Social ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for CEO Rating Score.
Punch Bowl Social's CEO Rating Rank Against Other Companies Nearby
Punch Bowl Social ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies in Denver for CEO Rating Score.
