First Watch Restaurants

First Watch President and CEO Chris Tomasso received our industry’s most coveted recognition, the 2024 Gold Plate Award, presented by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA. This honor is a testament to all the servers, cooks, bussers, dishwashers, managers and Home Office teams who support our network of neighborhood restaurants nationwide. Every day, these talented individuals show up to do the right thing, put our customers first and “Just Be Kind” – and we’re continuously in awe of their unparalleled commitment to hospitality. This one goes out to them. #FWRG #DaytimeDining #GoldPlateAward

This morning, we announced our results from the first quarter of 2024. Highlights include:   • Total revenue increased 14.7% • System-wide sales increased 9.4% • Net income of $7.2 million • Opened 9 new system-wide restaurants across 8 states   This is all made possible by our teams who are committed to “Making Days Brighter” across 29 states and counting.   For our full Q1 results and definitions: https://lnkd.in/eQERSZTQ   #FWRG #FirstWatch #DaytimeDining #Earnings

Life happens. Employees – and their kids and loved ones – get sick, and sometimes, care falls through. Unexpected curveballs call for last-minute preparations.   That’s why earlier this year, we began offering backup childcare and eldercare to all our employees. Chief People Officer Laura Sorensen recently spoke with Alicia Kelso at Nation's Restaurant News about this meaningful investment in building a better quality of life for our people.   #FirstWatch #YouFirst #Childcare #Eldercare

This year’s Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) Conference was full of unforgettable experiences, authentic conversations and limitless opportunities.   Between making connections and finding inspiration, our teams also celebrated our very own Tonya Sult – Director of Operations for Greater Cincinnati – as a 2024 Change Maker. Tonya is always quick to raise her hand for any opportunity that strengthens her restaurants’ community connections and helps her teams grow.   We’re proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Tonya and all our leaders in creating amazing opportunities for our people! #WFFLimitless #GenderEquity #FWRG

We are who we are because of you. Thank you, Ken.

This morning, we announced our results from the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023. For the full year, First Watch surpassed several significant milestones – including nearly doubling our system-wide sales since 2019 to more than $1 billion and celebrating the opening of our 500th restaurant! All of this is possible thanks to our people – now more than 15,000 strong – whose dedication to hospitality and customer service continues to shine without equal in our industry.  Fiscal 2023 highlights include: • Over $1 billion in system-wide sales • 51 new system-wide restaurants opened across 19 states • 23 restaurants added to our company-owned fleet through strategic franchise acquisitions • Same-restaurant sales growth of 7.6%* • Same-restaurant traffic growth of 7.5%* *2023 was a 53-week year for First Watch. Comparison to the 53 weeks ended January 1, 2023, is provided for enhanced comparability. For our full Q4 and fiscal 2023 results and definitions: https://lnkd.in/eHK_Vnrg #FWRG #Earnings #DaytimeDining

Chalk the walk! From waffle mountains to winter wonderlands, our teams love to let their creativity shine in creating a chalkboard unique to each season and to each one of our restaurants. Not to brag, but we’ve got some talented team members … just check out some of these chalkboards from the last year!   The next time you visit First Watch, be sure to check out our teams’ one-of-a-kind creations. And, if you’re one of our amazing team members who bring this art to life – or are a chalkboard admirer – we’d love to see your favorite photos. Keep sharing these on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to tag us! 🎨 Cedar Grove | 8803 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 🎨 Westshore | 1111 N. Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 🎨 Apollo Beach | 6596 N US Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 🎨 Rooney Ranch | 10565 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 🎨 Tramonto | 34948 N Valley Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

You won’t find another First Watch like this across the country. Brunch boards, cocktail flights and a private, reservable space – we’re affectionally calling The Toasty Table – await in our newest Nashville restaurant in the heart of Broadway.   To get a taste of our latest brunch scene, our SVP of Culinary Strategy, Chef Shane Schaibly, recently spoke with Patricia Cobe at Restaurant Business Magazine about the thought that went into this one-of-a-kind menu.   📍First Watch Downtown Nashville - 130 3rd Ave. North   #FWRG #DaytimeDining #MenuInnovation #Nashville

Giddy up, Nashville! Brunch is singing a newer tune today as we officially open our first new restaurant of the year right in the heart of Downtown Nashville 🎶 Located only a block away from Broadway, this new restaurant features an exclusive menu of brunch boards and cocktail flights, a hand-crafted flower ceiling and a first-of-its-kind private space designed for celebrating good times in Music City. 🤠 Hats off to all our team members in the Nashville market, at our Home Office and beyond who made this flagship location a success!                                                                                                                                                                           📍 First Watch Downtown Nashville - 130 3rd Ave. North

Over the last 40 years, we’ve evolved where others have not, daring to be different in our operating hours, menu offerings and appeal to multiple generations of customers.   On the latest episode of ICR’s #WelcomeToTheArena podcast, CEO Chris Tomasso speaks to the rising popularity of Daytime Dining and how our people-first, trend-forward approach is helping lead the charge in disrupting and innovating the industry. #FWRG #DaytimeDining #Restaurants