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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. operates a daytime dining restaurant concept built around made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. Company updates focus on restaurant sales, franchise revenue, same-restaurant sales and traffic, restaurant-level operating profit, Adjusted EBITDA, and the pace of new system-wide openings across company-owned and franchise-owned locations.
Recurring announcements also cover fiscal outlooks, capital expenditures for new restaurant projects and remodels, market entries, investor conference participation, and governance or management changes. First Watch communications frequently distinguish comparable-restaurant performance from unit growth, giving context for how the brand expands while reporting results for its existing restaurant base.
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) reported a remarkable 57.8% increase in total revenues, reaching $157.4 million for Q3 2021. This growth was primarily driven by a 46.2% rise in same-restaurant sales and a 40.1% increase in traffic. The company achieved a net income of $0.8 million or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $11.1 million in the prior year. The outlook for Q4 anticipates same-restaurant sales growth of 31.5% to 33.5% and adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million to $11.2 million.
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) reported a strong performance for the third quarter ended September 26, 2021, with revenues soaring to $157.4 million, a 57.8% increase year-over-year. Same-restaurant sales grew 46.2%, while same-restaurant traffic rose 40.1%. The company achieved a net income of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, reversing the net loss of $11.1 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA surged to $17.0 million from $2.6 million. The company plans to open seven company-owned and two franchise-owned restaurants in the upcoming fourth quarter.
First Watch has launched a new seasonal menu featuring a variety of spicy, sweet, and savory dishes, including the Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich that incorporates Mike's Hot Honey. Available nationwide until January 2, 2022, this menu includes highlights like Short Rib Poutine Hash and Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast. The new offerings complement First Watch's established breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, enhancing customer experience during the winter season. For more information, visit First Watch's official website.
First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) will report its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 8, 2021, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for November 9, 2021, at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by CEO Chris Tomasso and CFO Mel Hope. Interested parties can listen via telephone or streaming on the company’s investor relations website. First Watch operates over 420 restaurants across 28 states, offering a variety of daytime dining options, including breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a focus on fresh ingredients.
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) announced the successful closing of its initial public offering, raising approximately $195.8 million by selling 10,877,850 shares at $18.00 each. The offering included the underwriters' additional purchase option of 1,418,850 shares. Trading began on Nasdaq on October 1, 2021. The offering was managed by BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Jefferies, among others. First Watch operates over 420 restaurants across 28 states, focusing on made-to-order daytime dining, and is majority-owned by Advent International.
First Watch Restaurant Group has officially become a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol FWRG. This milestone comes after 38 years of operational success in the daytime dining sector, focusing on made-to-order meals using fresh ingredients. The company plans to use the proceeds from the IPO to repay borrowings under its credit facilities. With over 420 locations across 28 states, First Watch is positioned as a leader in the breakfast and brunch dining market, backed by majority owner Advent International.