Despite these exceptional figures, the company's conservative guidance worried the market. Management guided for 2026 revenue growth of 12% to 14%, while SSS would increase only 1% to 3% -- both ...

First Watch is a modern, upscale brunch-focused diner outpacing legacy competitors with strong comps, rising margins, and affluent customer appeal. FWRG reported 25.6% revenue growth, 7.1% comps, and ...

First Watch remains a buy despite weaker 2026 guidance and near-term sector headwinds. FWRG targets 12–14% revenue growth in 2026, driven by 9% new locations, 1% from franchise buybacks, and 1–3% ...

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A First Watch restaurant will move into a space formerly occupied by a Bob Evans restaurant on the south side of Ohio 82 just west of Interstate 77. Bob Evans, which was ...

First Watch operates more than 580 restaurants in 31 states, and that number is expected to grow in 2025. The company said on its 2025 first quarter earnings call on May 6 it had opened 13 restaurants ...

Vice President Todd Derr said First Watch is regularly looking for locations with a good community base that is growing. He said the Brunswick community leadership was very welcoming, and it was one ...

First Watch grew revenue by 20% in Q4 and tripled analysts' expectations for earnings per share. However, its soft 2026 guidance amid broader macroeconomic pressures sent shares down. Ultimately, ...

SSS growth of 3%, despite a traffic decline of 2% 16 restaurant openings in 11 states, bringing its total count to 648 across 32 states guidance for 59 to 63 restaurant openings in 2026 guidance for ...