Thompson first joined Side Splitters in 2007 as a bartender, then manager and GM. In June 2019 he purchased the club.
Side Splitters also has a location at The Grove shopping complex in Wesley Chapel.
Over the years, Side Splitters has hosted comedy heavyweights including Louis C.K., Matt Rife, Jim Breuer, and Shane Gillis.
Attendees have long been asking for a St. Pete location, prompting the search for a second space with clear sightlines, convenient parking, and room for a lively audience, yet still offering the same intimate experience.
“The owners of Sundial have a great vision with the current mix of tenants and new businesses coming to the plaza. With high-quality restaurants on-site and cross promotion, we hope to attract 1,000 to 1,500 over the weekends,” said Thompson, who started the site search last year.