AN EATERTAINMENT PLATFORM
BIENVENIDOS, YA’LL
We’re a place fluent in ya’ll and nosotros, fun and flavor, gaming and grits, Mexican swagger and Carolina grace. A place that welcomes anyone and everyone, so long as they’re down to have some fun inside. We specialize in a little something we call “Southern Hospitalidad”. We’re both the host of the party and the life of the fiesta and we can’t wait to invite you to come inside our house and experience everything that means.
SOUND THE BUGLE
Welcome to Camp Pickle, a celebration of national parks and camp culture of the 1940’s. Camp Pickle is where the playful come to eat, the hungry to compete, and everyone—young and old, dinkers and bangers, meet.
BEST IN CLASS BRAND & CONCEPT DESIGN
FOUNDER & CEO ROBERT THOMPSON
In 1997 at the age of 25, Robert opened his first restaurant, a large-format, dual concept called Buffalo Billiards & Havana Lounge in Nashville, launching what would become a lifelong career in hospitality.
Punch Bowl Social was conceptualized and founded by Robert after an extensive career conceptualizing and operating both large-format eatertainment brands and independent boutique restaurants.
Following the award-winning openings of nine different restaurant concepts, Robert began to actualize his vision for Punch Bowl Social in early 2010, opening the first location in Denver's historic Baker neighborhood in 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. Robert opened 20 locations and elevated 2019 sales to $119m.
In 2017, Robert brought in premier PE firm L Catterton, and in 2019 transacted L. Catterton out with a new strategic partner, Cracker Barrel (NYSE: CBRL), at a $185m enterprise value.
In 2017, Ernst & Young recognized Robert as Entrepreneur of The Year® award. Robert's Punch Bowl Social brand earned a number of awards and recognitions, including Fast Company Magazine's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World 2019, Nation's Restaurant News' 2018 Hot Concept, the 2019 Denver Business Journal Most Admired CEOs in Denver, and Nation's Restaurant News' 2017 Next 20 Brands to Watch, and a 2015 Breakout Brand.
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