First Watch (FWRG) CEO logs 25,062-share tax withholding sale, retains large stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. President and CEO Christopher Anthony Tomasso reported an open-market sale of 25,062 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $12.52 per share. According to the footnotes, this was a mandatory sale executed by the company to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units and did not represent a discretionary trade by Tomasso.

Following the transaction, Tomasso directly holds 957,315 shares of common stock. He also has indirect holdings of 71,768 shares through Big Fish Investments LLC and 500 shares held by his daughter, as shown in the filing.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Tomasso Christopher Anthony

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

8725 PENDERY PLACE, STE. 201

(Street)

BRADENTON FLORIDA 34201

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. [ FWRG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/17/2026		S(1)		25,062	D	$12.52(2)	957,315	D
Common Stock								71,768	I	By Big Fish Investments LLC
Common Stock								500	I	By daughter

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares sold by Issuer on behalf of the reporting owner, which sale is mandatory pursuant to Issuer's policies to cover necessary tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. Such sales do not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting owner.

2. The price reported in column 4 represents the weighted average price of the common stock sold by the broker on behalf of the employees of the Issuer as a result of mandatory sell to cover transactions associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.98 to $12.70, inclusive. The proceeds of all such sales were allocated to the employees, including the reporting person, on a pro rata basis. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any securityholder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jay Wolszczak, as attorney-in-fact	03/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did First Watch (FWRG) CEO Christopher Tomasso report?

Christopher Tomasso reported a sale of 25,062 First Watch shares. The common stock was sold at a weighted average price of $12.52 per share. The shares were sold in multiple transactions within a price range from $11.98 to $12.70.

Was the FWRG CEO’s March 2026 share sale a discretionary trade?

No, the CEO’s reported share sale was not discretionary. The filing states the company sold 25,062 shares on his behalf under a mandatory “sell to cover” policy to satisfy tax withholding obligations from restricted stock unit vesting.

Why did First Watch (FWRG) sell shares on behalf of its CEO?

Shares were sold to cover tax withholding from RSU vesting. Company policies required a mandatory sell-to-cover transaction when restricted stock units vested, and the proceeds from the 25,062-share sale were used to pay necessary tax obligations.

What price range applied to the FWRG CEO’s tax-related share sale?

The weighted average sale price was $12.52 per share. The filing notes the broker sold shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $11.98 to $12.70, with proceeds allocated pro rata among participating employees.

How many First Watch (FWRG) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the transaction, the CEO holds 957,315 shares directly. The filing also shows indirect ownership of 71,768 shares through Big Fish Investments LLC and 500 shares held by his daughter, providing a picture of overall equity exposure.

How significant is the 25,062-share sale for the FWRG CEO’s holdings?

The 25,062 shares sold represent a small portion of his direct stake. Tomasso still directly holds 957,315 shares after the tax-related sale, along with additional indirect holdings through an LLC and a family member.