First Watch Restaurant Group: Director Changes & Officer Compensation
Ticker: FWRG · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 29, 2025 · CIK: 1789940
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, director-change, officer-compensation
TL;DR
Board shuffle at First Watch: Director Thomas out, Masi in. Officer pay details also filed.
AI Summary
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 new Director David R. Masi. The filing also disclosed compensatory arrangements for certain officers, though specific dollar amounts for these arrangements were not detailed in this section of the report.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns routine corporate governance matters like director changes and compensation disclosures, which typically carry low immediate risk.
Key Numbers
- 20251223 — Report Date (Date of the earliest event reported)
- 20251229 — Filing Date (Date the report was filed with the SEC)
Key Players & Entities
- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Christopher R. Thomas (person) — Departing Director
- David R. Masi (person) — Appointed Director
- 001-40866 (dollar_amount) — SEC File Number
- 82-4271369 (dollar_amount) — I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
FAQ
Who has departed from the Board of Directors of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.?
Christopher R. Thomas has departed from the Board of Directors.
Who has been appointed as a new Director to First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s Board?
David R. Masi has been appointed as a new Director.
What is the exact date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported is dated December 23, 2025.
What is the SEC file number for First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.?
The SEC file number is 001-40866.
What other information is disclosed in this filing besides director changes?
The filing also discloses compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
Filing Stats: 887 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10.6 · Accepted 2025-12-29 16:25:43
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — nge on which registered Common stock, $0.01 par value FWRG The Nasdaq Stock Market
- $140,000 — units that have a fair market value of $140,000 on the date of grant of December 30, 20
Filing Documents
- fwrg-20251223.htm (8-K) — 31KB
- exh991pressrelease-rachelt.htm (EX-99.1) — 16KB
- image_0a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 26KB
- 0001789940-25-000089.txt ( ) — 208KB
- fwrg-20251223.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- fwrg-20251223_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 23KB
- fwrg-20251223_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- fwrg-20251223_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Exhibit Title or Description 99.1 Press Release of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. dated December 29, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (Registrant) Date: December 29, 2025 By: /s/ Jay Wolszczak Name: Jay Wolszczak Title: Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary