First Watch Restaurant Group, INC. (FWRG) — SEC Filings

Overview

First Watch Restaurant Group, INC. (FWRG) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEFA14A filed on Apr 8, 2026: First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed a DEFA14A form on April 8, 2026, which contains additional definitive proxy soliciting materials. The filing includes graphic documents and a complete submission text file, totaling over 1.3MB. The company's mailing and business address is 8725 Pendery Place,

Sentiment Summary

Across 27 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 25 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for First Watch Restaurant Group, INC. is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

First Watch Restaurant Group, INC. (FWRG) has filed 1 DEFA14A, 14 8-K, 6 10-Q, 1 8-K/A, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 1 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Apr 2026.

Filings by Year

2026 · 2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (27)

• First Watch Restaurant Group Files DEFA14A Proxy Materials — DEFA14A · Apr 8, 2026 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed a DEFA14A form on April 8, 2026, which contains additional definitive proxy soliciting materials. The filing includes g
• First Watch Restaurant Group: Director Changes & Officer Compensation — 8-K · Dec 29, 2025 Risk: low
  On December 23, 2025, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the departure of Director Christopher R. Thomas and the appointment of ne
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K — 8-K · Nov 7, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 7, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on November 5, 2025. The filing primarily concerns financ
• First Watch Revenue Soars 25% in Q3, But YTD Profit Plunges 76% — 10-Q · Nov 4, 2025 Risk: medium
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) reported a significant increase in total revenues for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2025, reaching $316.022 m
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K/A Amendment — 8-K/A · Aug 11, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an amendment (8-K/A) on August 11, 2025, to a previous filing. This amendment pertains to financial statements and exhi
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K — 8-K · Aug 8, 2025 Risk: low
  On August 6, 2025, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K to report other events and financial statements. The filing includes exhibits related to the
• First Watch Smashes Q2 Estimates with 45.6% Net Income Surge — 10-Q · Aug 5, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) reported robust financial performance for the quarter ended June 29, 2025. Total revenues increased to $290.5 million
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K on Security Holder Vote — 8-K · May 21, 2025 Risk: low
  On May 21, 2025, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K report to disclose the submission of matters to a vote of security holders. The filing does not
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 10-Q for Q1 2025 — 10-Q · May 6, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending March 30, 2025. The company reported financial results and provided updates on its busin
• First Watch Files 2025 Proxy Statement — DEF 14A · Apr 8, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on April 8, 2025, for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024. The filing con
• First Watch Restaurant Group Appoints New Director, Officer Changes — 8-K · Mar 14, 2025 Risk: low
  On March 5, 2025, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. announced the departure of Director Christopher L. Lanning and the appointment of new Director David R. Weh
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 2024 10-K — 10-K · Mar 11, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed its 2024 10-K report on March 11, 2025, detailing its fiscal year ending December 29, 2024. The company, previously kno
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K — 8-K · Jan 13, 2025 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 13, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing includes financi
• First Watch Appoints New CFO — 8-K · Nov 13, 2024 Risk: low
  On November 12, 2024, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, Christopher R. Tomasso,
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K — 8-K · Nov 12, 2024 Risk: low
  On November 8, 2024, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the company's status and re
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files Q3 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Nov 7, 2024 Risk: medium
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed its Q3 10-Q report for the period ending September 29, 2024. The company, formerly known as AI Fresh Super Holdco, Inc.
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K — 8-K · Oct 15, 2024 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 15, 2024, reporting other events and financial statements/exhibits. The filing date is October 14, 20
• First Watch CEO Employment Agreement — 8-K · Aug 22, 2024 Risk: low
  On August 20, 2024, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. announced changes in its executive compensation. Specifically, the company entered into an employment agr
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files Q2 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Aug 6, 2024 Risk: medium
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2024. The filing details financial performance and operational updates for the
• First Watch Restaurant Group Holds Shareholder Vote — 8-K · May 28, 2024 Risk: low
  On May 22, 2024, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the submission of matters to a vote of its security holders. The filing indica
• First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending March 31, 2024 — 10-Q · May 7, 2024 Risk: medium
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 7, 2024. First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed a 10-Q for the p
• First Watch Restaurant Group Files 8-K with Exhibits — 8-K · Apr 15, 2024 Risk: low
  On April 15, 2024, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns financial statements and exhibits, with no specific mat
• First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders — DEF 14A · Apr 8, 2024 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on April 8, 2024. The 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for First Wat
• First Watch CFO Resigns, Secures $500K Severance — 8-K · Mar 12, 2024 Risk: medium
  On March 7, 2024, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the resignation of Chief Financial Officer, Lorne Goldberg, effective March 1
• First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Files 2023 Annual Report (10-K) — 10-K · Mar 5, 2024 Risk: low
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) filed a Annual Report (10-K) with the SEC on March 5, 2024. Filed 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Co
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Feb 14, 2024
• First Watch Reports New Material Agreement & Financial Obligation — 8-K · Jan 8, 2024
  First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 8, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on January 5, 2024. The filing indicates the company entere

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of FWRG's 25 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 5 as medium-risk, and 20 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from First Watch Restaurant Group, INC.'s most recent 10-Q filing (Nov 4, 2025):

• Revenue: $906.149M
• Net Income: $4.268M
• EPS: $0.07
• Debt-to-Equity: 0.51
• Cash Position: $20.714M
• Operating Margin: N/A
• Total Assets: $1,720.229M
• Total Debt: $264.111M

Key Executives

• Christopher R. Thomas
• David R. Masi
• Christopher L. Lanning
• David R. Wehner
• Christopher R. Tomasso
• Christopher J. Tomasso
• Chris Tomasso
• Lorne Goldberg

Industry Context

First Watch operates in the highly competitive fast-casual restaurant sector, focusing on breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The industry is characterized by evolving consumer preferences for healthier options and convenience. Key trends include a growing demand for digital ordering and delivery, and a persistent challenge from rising food and labor costs.

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exhibits (4) · 10-Q (4) · financials (4) · sec-filing (3) · corporate-governance (3) · 8-K (3) · officer-compensation (2) · financial-statements (2) · Restaurant Industry (2) · Revenue Growth (2)

Key Numbers

• Total Size: 1.3MB — Size of the complete submission text file for the DEFA14A filing.
• Report Date: 20251223 — Date of the earliest event reported
• Filing Date: 20251229 — Date the report was filed with the SEC
• Event Date: 20251105 — Earliest event date reported in the filing.
• Total Revenues (13 weeks): $316.022M — Increased 25.6% from $251.609 million year-over-year
• Total Revenues (39 weeks): $906.149M — Increased 20.4% from $752.619 million year-over-year
• Net Income (13 weeks): $2.991M — Increased 41.6% from $2.112 million year-over-year
• Net Income (39 weeks): $4.268M — Decreased 76.6% from $18.226 million year-over-year
• Diluted EPS (39 weeks): $0.07 — Decreased from $0.29 year-over-year
• Food and Beverage Costs (39 weeks): $208.355M — Increased from $163.852 million year-over-year
• Labor and Other Related Expenses (39 weeks): $300.451M — Increased from $247.332 million year-over-year
• Company-owned restaurants: 548 — Total as of September 28, 2025, indicating expansion
• Capital Expenditures (39 weeks): $120.108M — Increased from $87.272 million, reflecting significant investment in growth
• Interest Expense (39 weeks): $11.904M — Increased from $9.421 million, contributing to lower net income
• Total Revenues: $290.5M — Increased 16.2% from $250.1M in Q2 2024 to $290.5M in Q2 2025.

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