First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. reported institutional beneficial ownership holdings on a Schedule 13G. The Bank of New York Mellon Corp is shown with 3,957,697 shares representing 6.5% of the class. Related entities BNY Mellon IHC, LLC and MBC Investments Corp are each shown with 3,841,608 shares (6.3%) and Newton Investment Management North America, LLC is shown with 3,702,276 shares (6.1%). The filing lists voting and dispositive power splits across sole and shared categories and states holdings are held in various fiduciary capacities.
Positive
None.
Negative
None.
Insights
Large custodial/fiduciary positions by BNY Mellon group and asset managers are disclosed.
Schedule 13G lists precise share counts and ownership percentages for several reporting persons, including The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and affiliated subsidiaries. The entries separate sole voting power and dispositive power, reflecting custodial and investment-manager roles rather than direct control.
These holdings are presented as fiduciary capacities; cash‑flow treatment is not stated and timing is the filing date. Subsequent filings could clarify if positions shift to an active Schedule 13D status.
Disclosure emphasizes power allocation across parent and subsidiaries, not an acquisition intent.
The cover data show sole voting power and separate sole/shared dispositive power values for each reporting person, consistent with custodial recordkeeping and asset management duties. The filing includes an Item 6 note that dividends/proceeds rights lie with underlying clients.
Watch for amendments if any underlying client acquires >5% in a direct beneficial capacity or if reporting status converts from passive to active.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
33748L101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33748L101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,583,941.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,601,141.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,356,556.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,957,697.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33748L101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,467,852.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,509,103.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,332,505.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,841,608.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33748L101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MBC Investments Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,467,852.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,509,103.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,332,505.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,841,608.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33748L101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Newton Investment Management North America, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,331,237.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,369,771.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,332,505.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,702,276.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
8725 PENDERY PLACE, SUITE 201, BRADENTON, FLORIDA, 34201.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
240 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10286
(c)
Citizenship:
See cover page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
33748L101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
The filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, or its direct or indirect subsidiaries, including The Bank of New York Mellon and BNY Mellon, National Association, are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
All of the securities are beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its direct or indirect subsidiaries in their various fiduciary capacities. As a result, another entity in every instance is entitled to dividends or proceeds of sale.
No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit I.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
