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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.

FWRG

First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant concept that specializes in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Market cap
$794.29M-25.2%
Revenue$1.3B+20.4%
Net income$17.6M+61.5%
Free cash flow-$31.3M-761%
EPS (diluted)$0.28+64.7%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 4, 2026 (In 6 days)
Revenue estimate$351.6M
EPS estimate$0.06

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$331.0M+17.3%
Operating income$999.0K-10.2%
Net income-$2.7M-224%
EPS (diluted)-$0.04-300%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$23.6M+26.6%
Total debt$1.0B+24.1%
Total equity$627.7M+5.3%
Total assets$1.8B+14.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$34.5M+71.1%
CapEx$29.3M-19.7%
Free cash flow$5.1M+131%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$794.29M-25.2%
Enterprise value$1.8B-9.2%
P/E45.2×-212×
P/S0.6×-0.3×

Profitability

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Operating margin2.2%-0.5pp
Net margin1.4%+0.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity2.9%+1.0pp
Debt / equity1.6×+0.3×
Current ratio0.3×0.0×

Segments

By product

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In-restaurant dining sales$265.7M+17.2%
Third-party delivery sales$39.7M+24.0%
Take-out sales$22.7M+9.0%
Royalty and system fund contributions$2.8M+6.5%
Initial fees$56.0K-9.7%

By segment

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Reportable Segment$331.0M+17.3%

Competitors

Profile

First Watch is a leading daytime dining restaurant concept that specializes in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The company differentiates itself through a 'No Night Shifts Ever' operating model and a culinary philosophy focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients without the use of microwaves or deep fryers.

Competitive position

A pioneer in the 'Daytime Dining' segment with a unique labor model and a focus on high-volume operations within a limited 7.5-hour daily window.

GeographiesUnited States
Customer segmentsB2C, Mass market
Business modelBrick-and-mortar retail, Franchising, Owner-operator
SuppliersAgricultural producers, Coffee bean farmers, Food distributors, Real estate developers
CustomersRetail diners, Local communities, Franchise partners
Listed2021
Employees14.0K
CEOChristopher A. Tomasso
IndustryRestaurants
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s market cap?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) has a market capitalization of $794.3M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s revenue and profitability?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. generated $1.3B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $17.6M, representing a net margin of 1.4%, with free cash flow of -$31.3M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s competitors?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s key competitors include Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Dine Brands Global, Biglari Holdings Inc. Class B Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. partner with?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s notable partners include V Foundation, Best Practice Institute, Yelp, and others.
Where is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. headquartered?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 14,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 2021.