Tom Burgess
VP of Franchise Development
With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, Tom Burgess brings a dynamic track record of innovation and leadership to his role as VP of Franchise Development at BrandONE. A four-time founder and CEO, he has built his career driving innovation in advertising, loyalty, and financial technology, earning multiple patents for pioneering advancements in the retail industry.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts from Providence College and has lent his expertise to numerous startups and organizations throughout his career. As an active board member and strategic advisor, he specializes in startup strategies, sales acceleration, venture financing, guerrilla marketing, culture management, corporate development, investor relations, and governance.
Joining the BrandONE team marks what Tom calls his “next big adventure”—an opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact in the franchise industry he deeply respects.
Outside of work, Tom and his wife, Monique, are avid explorers. They’ve instilled a spirit of adventure in their children, Cameron and Cole, who continue to blaze their own remarkable paths.
