First Watch (NASDAQ: FWRG) shares preliminary Q4 and 2025 results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed a current report to let investors know it has released certain preliminary operational results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025. On January 12, 2026, the company issued a press release with these preliminary figures, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report. The company states that this information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other securities filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

January 12, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			001-40866 (Commission File Number)			82-4271369 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
8725 Pendery Place, Suite 201, Bradenton, FL 34201
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(941) 907-9800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			FWRG			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 12, 2026, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025. A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Current Report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this Current Report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Exhibit Title or Description
99.1						Press Release of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. dated January 12, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

    

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (Registrant)
Date: January 12, 2026			By:			/s/ Mel Hope
			Name:			Mel Hope
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) report in this 8-K filing?

The company reported that it issued a press release announcing certain preliminary operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025, and furnished that release as Exhibit 99.1.

Which periods do the preliminary results for First Watch (FWRG) cover?

The preliminary operational results cover the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 28, 2025.

Where can investors find the detailed preliminary results for First Watch (FWRG)?

The detailed preliminary operational results are contained in the company’s press release, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the information about First Watch’s preliminary results considered filed with the SEC?

No. The company specifies that the information provided, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Is the First Watch (FWRG) press release in this 8-K incorporated into other SEC filings?

The company states that the information in this report will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language elsewhere.

Which exhibit in the First Watch (FWRG) 8-K contains the press release?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. dated January 12, 2026, with the preliminary operational results.