From decadent French toast to the aptly named million-dollar breakfast sandwich, First Watch’s summer menu debuts droolworthy new items.

An analyst initiated coverage of the restaurant company with a buy recommendation.

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% ...

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, ...

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 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 ...

The 3,900-square-foot restaurant joins Chipotle, which also sprung from a lot that was split in two in 2025, on Olympia Fields Drive off Highway 67.

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 ...