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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. reported strong Q1 2024 financial results with total revenues up by 14.7%, net income of $7.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $28.6 million. Despite positive same-restaurant sales growth of 0.5%, there were declines in income from operations margin and net income compared to Q1 2023. The company opened 9 new system-wide restaurants across 8 states, bringing the total to 531 restaurants. Management projects flat-to-up 2.0% same-restaurant sales growth for fiscal year 2024.

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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) announced its plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 7, 2024, with a conference call and webcast hosted by CEO Chris Tomasso and CFO Mel Hope. Interested parties can participate via phone, webcast, or pre-registration.
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) has completed the acquisition of 21 franchise-owned restaurants in North Carolina for $75 million, marking its largest franchise acquisition to date. The purchase is part of the company's long-term growth strategy, aiming to expand its presence in key markets and strengthen its organization.
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) announces an underwritten secondary offering of 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock by Selling Stockholders managed by Advent International, L.P. Barclays is the sole underwriter, with an option for an additional 900,000 shares. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the Offering.
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Ken Pendery, co-founder and longtime leader of First Watch, passed away at 70 after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Under his leadership, the breakfast & brunch brand expanded from one California restaurant to over 520 nationwide. His legacy includes a focus on culture, integrity, honesty, and respect.
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) reported strong financial results for Q4 2023 and full-year 2023, with total revenues reaching $891.6 million, up 22.1%. System-wide sales increased by 20.6% to $1.1 billion. The company opened 51 new restaurants across 19 states and achieved a same-restaurant sales growth of 7.6%.
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) announced its plan to release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 financial results on March 5, 2024. A conference call and webcast will follow, hosted by CEO Chris Tomasso and CFO Mel Hope. The Company will participate in three institutional investors conferences in March.
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) has acquired its previously franchise-owned restaurant in Broken Arrow, Okla. The acquisition is part of the company's long-term growth strategy and was funded with cash on hand. The CEO and President, Chris Tomasso, expressed pride in welcoming the restaurant team into the company-owned system and highlighted the restaurant's positive impact on the local community.
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First Watch (FW) introduces limited-time Brooklyn Breakfast Sandwich and other regional-inspired items as part of its 'Jump Start' seasonal menu, available nationwide through March 17, 2024. The menu includes the Brooklyn Breakfast Sandwich, Barbacoa Chilaquiles Breakfast Bowl, Blackberry Lemon Cream French Toast, Holey Donuts, and Mango Passion Palmer Juice. First Watch is known for its 'Follow the Sun' food ethos and is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for pickup, delivery, and dine-in service.
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) reported preliminary operational results for the fourteen weeks ended December 31, 2023, and fiscal year 2023. Same-restaurant sales and traffic growth improved in the fourth quarter, with an 11% system-wide restaurant growth. The CEO highlighted better food and labor costs and franchise acquisitions as part of the growth strategy.
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1.30B
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Full-Service Restaurants
Accommodation and Food Services
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United States of America
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About FWRG

at first watch, we believe in putting our customers first. we begin each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing and juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our french toast batter from scratch. freshness is never compromised — as we use only the finest ingredients available for the freshest taste possible. when you arrive, we welcome you with a pot—not just a cup—of our sunrise select® premium blend coffee, along with complimentary newspapers and wifi internet access. we want to provide every customer with an extraordinary dining experience. it's all part of our "you first®" service philosophy—doing whatever it takes to make your visit memorable. our history back in 1983, there was no breakfast restaurant–focused category, really. then the original first watch opened from 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with the idea that people want a breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant that doesn't moonlight with steaks or anything else later in the day. word about this