Thomas Warburton (businessman)

Thomas Warburton (businessman) was an English businessman and co-founder of Warburton's, a large bakery company in the United Kingdom.

Warburton, along with his wife Ellen, established a grocery shop in Bolton in 1876. They began baking bread to sell alongside their other goods. Demand for their bread quickly grew, leading them to focus solely on baking. The Warburton family invested in a larger bakery, expanding production and distribution.

He played a significant role in the early development of the company, contributing to its growth from a small family business to a more substantial regional bakery. Although historical details about his specific responsibilities and daily activities within the business are scarce, his initial investment and entrepreneurial spirit were crucial to the foundations of what became Warburton's. His descendants continued to run and expand the company in subsequent generations. He is generally remembered as a key figure in the history of the Warburton's brand.