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First Watch CEO Earns IFMA Gold

Chris Tomasso, president and CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group is the recipient of the 2024 Gold Plate Award presented by the International Food Manufacturers Association.

2024 GSP winner v2Chris Tomasso, president and CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group was awarded the 2024 Gold Plate Award.Tomasso was nominated in the “Chain, Full Service” category and was selected from the nine honorees who were presented with 2024 Silver Plate awards.

Tomasso was named chief executive officer of First Watch Restaurants, Inc. in 2018, after serving as president since 2015 and chief marketing officer from 2006 to 2015. Prior to joining First Watch, Tomasso led strategic branding and marketing for renowned national and international brands such as Cracker Barrel and Hard Rock Café International.