In 2014, Tom Ryan, one of the co-founders of Smashburger, saw an opportunity in the bustling sports bar category, and co-founded Tom’s Watch Bar at the entertainment complex La Live in Los Angeles. At the beginning, it was self-capitalized.Ryan says Tom’s Watch Bar drew on “changing demography, viewing choices, fan engagement and gender balance.”How could Tom’s Watch Bar compete against [...]

Tom's Watch Bar, the ultimate sports-watching experience at 6th Street & Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis, blocks from Target Center and Target Stadium, will open October 10th. Breaking the mold of the traditional sports bar, Tom's Watch Bar will provide guests and fans with an elevated 360-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table, dozens of tap beers, craft cocktails and [...]

A brand known for its “360-degree” viewing room is targeting “ultra-high” traffic locations as it expands nationwide. Denver-based Tom’s Watch Bar has concluded a $30 million fundraising and partnership with Sagard Credit Partners. Tom’s, owned by SIF Partners which provided the initial equity capital, said it will use the capital to open locations across the country. The company currently [...]