DA Davidson initiated coverage of First Watch Restaurant Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $17.00

TD Cowen upgraded First Watch Restaurant Group from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $22.00

Stephens initiated coverage of First Watch Restaurant Group with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $20.00

The Benchmark Company initiated coverage of First Watch Restaurant Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $23.00

Stifel downgraded First Watch Restaurant Group from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $20.00 from $22.00 previously

Raymond James upgraded First Watch Restaurant Group from Outperform to Strong Buy and set a new price target of $22.00 from $24.00 previously

Piper Sandler initiated coverage of First Watch Restaurant Group with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $22.00

Citigroup resumed coverage of First Watch Restaurant Group with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $17.00 from $22.00 previously

Citigroup upgraded First Watch Restaurant Group from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $22.00 from $24.50 previously

Raymond James initiated coverage of First Watch Restaurant Gr with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $24.00

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Same-restaurant sales growth of 2.8%Total revenues increased 17.3%Net loss of $(2.7) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.8 million16 new system-wide restaurants opened in 11 states BRADENTON, Fla., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2026 ("Q1 2026"). "I am proud of our teams for delivering solid results, exemplified by Same Restaurant Sales growth of 2.8% and expanded restaurant-level operating profit versus a year ago. Our track record of rapid unit growth continued

BRADENTON, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer. Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options: Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operatorPre-register by entering your information at this Call Me

LUCAS, Texas, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Legacy 4-H Club of Collin County extends its sincere appreciation to the City of Lucas, surrounding communities, and numerous local businesses for their generous support of the Annual Lucas Founders Day Legacy 4-H Club Silent Auction. The Club would like to specifically thank the City of Lucas, including Mayor Kuykendall, the City Council-members, and the City's dedicated staff for their continued encouragement and partnership in making this annual fundraiser a success. The Legacy 4-H Club also gratefully acknowledges the following businesses for their outstanding support (listed in alphabetical order): Arcade 92 McKinneyBuff City Soa

BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it will participate in three March investor conferences: The Company will meet with institutional investors at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. and host a fireside chat at 3:25 PM ET.The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Citi 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference in Aventura, Fla. on Monday, March 9, 2026.The Company will meet with institutional investors at the Bank of

Total revenues increased 20.3% to $1.2 billion, with System-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billionIncome from operations margin of 2.3% and Restaurant level operating profit margin of 18.5% Net income of $19.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $120.9 million 64 system-wide restaurants opened across 23 states BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2025 ("Q4 2025") and the 52-week fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 ("2025") compared to the thirteen weeks end

Total revenues increased 20.3% to $1.2 billion, with System-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billionIncome from operations margin of 2.3% and Restaurant level operating profit margin of 18.5% Net income of $19.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $120.9 million 64 system-wide restaurants opened across 23 states BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2025 ("Q4 2025") and the 52-week fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 ("2025") compared to the thirteen weeks en

BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer. Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options: Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operatorPre-register by entering your infor

BRADENTON, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported certain preliminary operational metrics for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2025 ("fourth quarter") and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 ("2025"). "Among our team's 2025 achievements were a record 64 new system-wide restaurant openings across 23 states as well as posting same restaurant sales growth of +3.6% and positive same restaurant traffic growth," said Chris Tomasso, First Watch CEO and President. "Our 2024 and 2025 new restaurant classes combined continue

BRADENTON, Fla., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer, will host a fireside chat at the 28th Annual ICR Conference on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The fireside chat will be available at https://investors.firstwatch.com in the News & Events section and will be archived on the site shortly after it has concluded. Management will also host meetings at the conference with institutional investors that same day

BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Rachel Tipograph to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Rachel to our Board of Directors, and we look forward to leaning on her deep expertise in digital transformation, customer acquisition and next-generation insights as we continue to scale the First Watch brand in new and innovative ways," said Ralph Alvarez, Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Watch. Tipograph is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive recognized f

BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Rachel Tipograph to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Rachel to our Board of Directors, and we look forward to leaning on her deep expertise in digital transformation, customer acquisition and next-generation insights as we continue to scale the First Watch brand in new and innovative ways," said Ralph Alvarez, Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Watch. Tipograph is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive recognized f

BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Charles Jemley to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee effective immediately and the appointment of Michael Fleisher to its Board of Directors effective November 1, 2024. "We are pleased to welcome Charley and Michael to our Board of Directors, and we look forward to leaning on their extensive financial management expertise as we continue to scale the First Watch brand," said Ralph Alvarez, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fi

BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Jostein Solheim to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Solheim is an experienced chief executive officer who currently serves as the CEO, Health & Wellbeing at Unilever PLC. "We are excited to welcome Jostein to the Board of Directors of First Watch, and we look forward to leveraging his extensive marketing and brand management expertise," said Ralph Alvarez, Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Watch. "Jostein is a proven leader

BRADENTON, Fla., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Irene Chang Britt to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Chang Britt is an experienced independent board director and former Fortune 500 C-suite executive, who currently serves on the boards of established businesses and start-up companies representing a variety of industries, including retail, CPG, e-commerce and lifestyle. "We are thrilled to welcome Irene to the Board of Directors of First Watch, and I'm confident that our company wil

BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept with more than 445 restaurants nationwide, announced today that Ken Pendery, Jr., 68, intends to retire from the Company's Board of Directors effective as of September 1, 2022. Pendery's retirement follows a storied tenure of nearly 40 years with the Company, beginning soon after the Company's founding in 1983 in Pacific Grove, CA when founder John Sullivan recruited Pendery, his colleague, to open the second First Watch restaurant. Together, they set out to create a place based upon their shared vision of what a neighborh

BRADENTON, Fla., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept with more than 440 restaurants nationwide, announced today the appointment of Stephanie Lilak, Chief People Officer of Bumble Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective June 17, 2022. Lilak will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board.  "We are pleased to welcome Stephanie Lilak to the First Watch Board," said Ralph Alvarez, chairman of the Board of Directors of First Watch. "Stephanie's deep human resources experience in the food and restaurant industry will be invaluable to Fi

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Same-restaurant sales growth of 2.8%Total revenues increased 17.3%Net loss of $(2.7) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.8 million16 new system-wide restaurants opened in 11 states BRADENTON, Fla., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2026 ("Q1 2026"). "I am proud of our teams for delivering solid results, exemplified by Same Restaurant Sales growth of 2.8% and expanded restaurant-level operating profit versus a year ago. Our track record of rapid unit growth continued

BRADENTON, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer. Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options: Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operatorPre-register by entering your information at this Call Me

Total revenues increased 20.3% to $1.2 billion, with System-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billionIncome from operations margin of 2.3% and Restaurant level operating profit margin of 18.5% Net income of $19.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $120.9 million 64 system-wide restaurants opened across 23 states BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2025 ("Q4 2025") and the 52-week fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 ("2025") compared to the thirteen weeks end

Total revenues increased 20.3% to $1.2 billion, with System-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billionIncome from operations margin of 2.3% and Restaurant level operating profit margin of 18.5% Net income of $19.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $120.9 million 64 system-wide restaurants opened across 23 states BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2025 ("Q4 2025") and the 52-week fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 ("2025") compared to the thirteen weeks en

BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer. Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options: Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operatorPre-register by entering your infor

Same-restaurant sales growth of 7.1%Total revenues increased 25.6%Net income of $3.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $34.1 million21 new system-wide restaurants opened in 14 states BRADENTON, Fla., Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2025 ("Q3 2025"). "Our strong third quarter results and sequential year-to-date improvement in same restaurant traffic growth, same restaurant sales growth, and restaurant-level operating profit margin, are testament to the enduring s

BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer. Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options: Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operatorPre-register by entering your information at this Cal

Total revenues increased 19.1%Net income of $2.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $30.4 million17 new system-wide restaurants opened in 8 statesRaising 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 ("Q2 2025"). "We delivered both positive same restaurant traffic growth and same restaurant sales growth in the second quarter, representing three consecutive quarters of sequential improvement," stated Chris Tomasso, CEO and Pres

BRADENTON, Fla., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer. Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options: Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operatorPre-register by entering your information at this Call

Total revenues increased 16.4%Net loss of $(0.8) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $22.8 million13 new system-wide restaurants opened in 10 states BRADENTON, Fla., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today reported financial results for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 ("Q1 2025"). "First quarter same restaurant traffic results are encouraging and continued the trends we experienced exiting 2024, demonstrating both the strength and the resilience of the First Watch brand," said Chris Tomasso, CEO and President of First Watch. "Additio