Vanguard reports 5.44% stake in First Watch

The Vanguard Group filed a Schedule 13G reporting a passive ownership stake in First Watch Restaurant Group Inc common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Vanguard Group filed a Schedule 13G reporting a passive ownership stake in First Watch Restaurant Group Inc common stock. Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 3,320,929 shares, representing 5.44% of the outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2025.

Vanguard has shared voting power over 397,578 shares and shared dispositive power over 3,320,929 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

The filing explains that Vanguard’s clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds, and that no other single person has an interest in more than 5% of the class. Vanguard also notes an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, after which certain subsidiaries may report beneficial ownership separately.

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What stake does The Vanguard Group report in First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG)?

The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 3,320,929 shares of First Watch common stock, representing 5.44% of the class as of December 31, 2025. This crosses the 5% threshold that triggers a Schedule 13G filing.

Does Vanguard have voting and dispositive power over FWRG shares?

Vanguard reports shared voting power over 397,578 shares and shared dispositive power over 3,320,929 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. This means decisions are made jointly, typically across Vanguard entities managing client accounts holding these shares.

Is Vanguard’s ownership in First Watch (FWRG) considered passive or activist?

The filing characterizes Vanguard’s position as passive. It certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of First Watch or participating in any control-related transaction.

Who ultimately benefits from the FWRG shares reported by Vanguard?

Vanguard states that its clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from these shares. It also notes that no single other person has an interest in more than 5% of the class through these holdings.

What internal changes at Vanguard are mentioned in the Schedule 13G for FWRG?

The filing notes that on January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. underwent an internal realignment and no longer performs portfolio management or proxy voting. Certain subsidiaries or business divisions may report beneficial ownership separately on a disaggregated basis going forward.

Why did Vanguard file a Schedule 13G instead of a Schedule 13D for FWRG?

Schedule 13G is used for passive investors. Vanguard certifies the FWRG shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control, which aligns with the conditions for filing a Schedule 13G instead of a 13D.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/30/2026 - 02:17 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 33748L101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

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

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 397,578.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,320,929.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,320,929.00

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)

5.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. As of that date, The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer performs portfolio management services or administers proxy voting. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. anticipates that certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that currently have, or are deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment.

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, FL, 34201
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 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: 3320929
(b)	Percent of class: 5.44 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 397578
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3320929
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. The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s clients, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein. 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.
	Not Applicable
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.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	01/30/2026