Legends N Leaders

Tom Ryan: How He Built Tom’s Watch Bar & Reinvented the Sports Bar Experience

July 27, 2026·28 min
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Tom Ryan, co-founder of Tom’s Watch Bar, joins LegendsNLeaders to share his entrepreneurial journey and the story behind building a new kind of sports bar designed for the modern fan.Tom takes us through the idea behind Tom’s Watch Bar, how he and his team set out to rethink the traditional sports-bar experience, and what it takes to build and scale a hospitality concept across multiple markets.In this episode, Tom discusses finding the right locations, creating an immersive game-day atmosphere, building a recognizable brand, expanding into new cities, and navigating the challenges that come with growing a restaurant and entertainment business.He also shares the lessons he has learned throughout his entrepreneurial career, what makes a hospitality concept stand out in a crowded industry, and his vision for turning Tom’s Watch Bar into a go-to destination for sports fans across the country.#TomRyan #TomsWatchBar #SportsBar #SportsBusiness #Hospitality #RestaurantBusiness #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship

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