Mark Wattles

Mark Wattles is an accomplished entrepreneur with a diverse background in the restaurant, retail, and technology sectors. As the Founder and Owner of 151 Coffee since 2017, Mark has developed a chain of fast, friendly drive-thru coffee stores, launching the first store in 2018. Previously, Mark co-owned Firebirds Wood Fired Grill until March 2023, where 55 restaurants were operated and the company received recognition on the Nations Restaurant News Next 20 list in 2017. Mark also co-owned Ultimate Electronics, a significant electronics retailer acquired during a Chapter 7 auction, and played a key role in co-founding HomeAdvisor.com. Earlier in their career, Mark founded Hollywood Entertainment Corporation, which expanded to operate 2000 video stores, 700 game stores, and employed 32,000 individuals, achieving $2B in annual revenue after rapid growth. Mark holds a high school diploma from Rio Americano High School and maintains a commitment to ongoing learning.