First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. to Participate in Three March Investor Conferences
Rhea-AI Summary
First Watch (NASDAQ: FWRG) will participate in three investor conferences in March 2026: the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 3 (Orlando) with a 3:25 PM ET fireside chat, the Citi 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference on March 9 (Aventura), and the Bank of America Consumer & Retail Conference on March 10 (Miami).
The Raymond James fireside chat will be webcast live and later archived in the News & Events section at https://investors.firstwatch.com.
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Restaurant peers show mixed moves: SG up 3.72%, KRUS up 0.88%, while HDL, CBRL and BH are modestly down. Momentum scanner only flags PZZA down 3.4% with no news, suggesting FWRG trading is more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 | CFO retirement | Negative | -20.5% | CFO Mel Hope announced plans to retire after successor is appointed. |
| Feb 24 | Full-year earnings | Positive | -20.5% | Reported 2025 revenue growth to $1.2B and higher Adjusted EBITDA with new openings. |
| Feb 10 | Earnings date set | Neutral | -1.7% | Scheduled Feb 24 release and webcast for Q4 and full-year 2025 results. |
| Jan 12 | Preliminary metrics | Positive | +5.8% | Released preliminary 2025 metrics with 64 openings and 3.6% same-restaurant sales growth. |
| Jan 07 | New restaurant | Positive | -4.1% | Opened a new Back Bay Boston restaurant with promotions and community events. |
Recent news has produced mixed reactions: strong positives like operational updates have seen gains, while earnings and CFO transition news coincided with sharp declines.
Over the past few months, First Watch has focused on growth and transparency. Preliminary 2025 metrics on Jan 12 highlighted 64 openings and 633 restaurants, drawing a positive price reaction. A Boston Back Bay opening on Jan 7 also underscored expansion. However, the Feb 24 full-year results and CFO retirement coincided with a 20.52% drop, despite revenue of about $1.2B and solid EBITDA. Today’s conference participation fits within this ongoing investor communications cadence.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines First Watch’s participation in three March investor conferences, including a webcast fireside chat on March 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM ET. It fits a pattern of active communication following recent earnings and operational updates. Investors may watch for any commentary that revisits February’s guidance, expansion plans, or leadership transition, and track how these touchpoints align with previously reported growth and profitability metrics.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it will participate in three March investor conferences:
- The Company will meet with institutional investors at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. and host a fireside chat at 3:25 PM ET.
- The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Citi 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference in Aventura, Fla. on Monday, March 9, 2026.
- The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Bank of America Consumer & Retail Conference in Miami, Fla. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The fireside chat will be webcast live at https://investors.firstwatch.com in the News & Events section and will be archived on the site shortly after it has concluded.
About First Watch
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch’s chef-driven menu rotates multiple times per year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact to our communities – raising approximately
Investor Relations Contact
Steven L. Marotta
941-500-1918
investors@firstwatch.com
Media Relations Contact
Jenni Glester
407-864-5823
jglester@firstwatch.com
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