Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country. It’s a trusted position which has given us a sensibility we also bring to our restaurant group and retail operations. We’re a family-run organization, built on values that carry over to more than twenty years of client, customer, and community relationships. Every one of us has the same goal: to provide the ultimate client experience. We ask, “How else can we help?” Then we make magic happen. "It isn’t simply what you do in your life that matters, it’s who you are." This was the creed of Thompson patriarch and teacher, Fred Thompson, Sr. And this is how his children, Warren, Fred Jr., and Benita, have chosen to lead this company since its founding in 1992. What we do every day is in service of our many clients, customers, and communities across the country. We look at every person and project as the most important one of the day. And we are always adding services, products, and systems that make your life easier.Recognized as “Company of the Year” in 2010 by Black Enterprise Magazine, we’re a company whose performance is guided by six simple standards Serve the Highest Quality Food Provide World-Class Service Maintain Flexibility to Better Serve Our Clients Be Accountable For Our Actions Celebrate Diversity Give Back to Our Communities Our mission is to provide a positive experience to every relationship in which we are involved: one Guest, one Client, one Team Member at a time.
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Reston, Virginia 20190, US
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We are thrilled to share that our President and Chairman, Warren Thompson, has been honored with the 2024 Inclusion Innovator Award, presented by PepsiCo. This recognition highlights the incredible work Warren has done to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion not only within Thompson Restaurants and Thompson Hospitality, but across the entire restaurant industry. Congratulations!!!!
In support of Women's History Month, we are sharing stories from women across Thompson Hospitality who carry their wisdom, resilience, and leadership in their bags. Their stories are a testament to the strength, creativity, and determination that women bring to our organization and the world at large. Read their inspiring stories on our website at https://lnkd.in/e4DY97s6, under WeCare. Additionally, we kicked off our first Women's Resource Group at the home office. So proud of the many women in leadership roles throughout our organization and the difference they make every day. Benita Thompson Byas Brigitte McMillan Lydie Sop Nouf Leiser, SHRM-CP Jennie Ikner, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Sandy Luthra Karen Green Ebony Brown-Bunkley Lauren Alexander
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Creating amazing experiences for people wherever they are, client, team members and guests.
Congrats Milk and Honey Team!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
I am thrilled to share some wonderful news that fills us with immense pride and gratitude. Milk & Honey has been honored by the Washington Wizards in partnership with Capital One for our dedication and contribution as a Black Owned Business in the DMV area. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and resilience of our incredible team. Every day, they pour their hearts into what we do, bringing our vision to life and serving our community with excellence. We are more motivated than ever to continue our journey, uplift others, and make a positive impact. Here’s to many more milestones for Milk & Honey! #MilkAndHoney #WashingtonWizards #CapitalOne #BlackOwnedBusiness #DMV #CommunityImpact
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Hey LinkedIn! Our steakhouse CUT132 is one of 20 nominees of “best new restaurants” by USAtoday.com. We are currently in top 10 - and we would appreciate your vote! 🙏🏼🍾
Our esteemed founder Warren Thompson recently shared his insights with the students at his alma mater, the University of Virginia. On a recent episode on the Learning Out Loud podcast, Warren Thompson reflected on the valuable lessons he acquired in building a billion-dollar hospitality empire. With his wisdom and experiences, Warren was able to offer a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and success in the hospitality industry. Tune in to hear from him as he imparts his knowledge and vision to the next generation of aspiring leaders. https://lnkd.in/eDj5U4qZ
Warren Thompson is the founder of Thompson Hospitality, the largest minority-owned food service, and one of the largest retail food and facilities management companies, in the country. The company serves diverse clients, including Fortune 100 companies, universities, medical centers, and school districts, with a portfolio of well-known brands. Warren graduated from University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 1983 and then spent 9 years with Marriott Corporation as an Assistant Manager at a Roy Rogers unit, before founding Thompson Hospitality in 1992. We spoke with Warren about: ◽The value of hard work ◽Maintaining family business values ◽Aligning incentives of employees with the larger corporation ◽Mitigating risk in business ◽Setting goals ◽Expanding across multiple industries (restaurants, hospitals, universities) ◽Balancing both analytics and gut feelings ◽Much more https://lnkd.in/eFy8NTje #business #success #leadership #entrepreneurship #risk #employees #restaurants #hospitality #university #students #college
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So proud to be part of a team who cares so much about putting our people first in striving to create positive experiences each and every day.
Wow - incredibly grateful and humbled by this recognition for our amazing group of people here at the Home Office and the Operators in the field. Our mission is simple: "to provide a positive experience to every relationship in which we are involved: one Guest, one Client, one Team Member at a time." We are a family company steeped in tradition – but adapting to a constantly changing environment – Thompson Hospitality is a place where exceptional people can excel. This recognition makes us proud and fuels us to do even more and do it better. Like Warren Thompson often says "do the best you can, do the right thing and treat others the way you want to be treated"... Mumia FatiuTony HigdonMark CopanzziBarry GarrisonMichael EchevesteJen JacksonTravis GunnJoseph LawlerKebba GayeKenneth SchellZandrique HarroldKaren Green Edie FreemanKevin Curtin