First Watch

First Watch Prepares to Go Public with $100 Million IPO

America’s fastest-growing full-service restaurant chain could soon hit the stock market. First Watch on Monday announced it intends to raise $100 million in an initial public offering. ...

First Watch's Pumpkin Pancakes Return to Restaurants

First Watch, a leading daytime dining concept with more than 400 restaurants nationwide, is giving the fall season an early welcome with the return of its fan favorite Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast alo ...

All Eyes on First Watch: Why the Breakfast Leader is Just Getting Started

In recent years, First Watch has followed a trajectory not unlike a rocket ship: It has covered much ground at a breakneck pace while maintaining a smooth flight and strong structural integrity. ...

First Watch Opens New Corporate Headquarters in Bradenton

First Watch, Manatee and Sarasota Counties’ award-winning hometown brunch concept, announced that it has opened the doors to its new corporate headquarters in the University Town Center area. ...

First Watch to Open Kildeer Location on June 7

First Watch, which made its Chicagoland debut in Oak Brook in March, announced its continued expansion into the region with the opening of a new restaurant in the suburb of Kildeer on June 7. ...

One Year Into COVID, First Watch Sees More Promise Than Ever

On Easter Sunday last year, the truth is, nobody had a clear view of COVID-19’s path. The U.S. had just surpassed Italy for the most fatalities at 20,000.

First Watch to Make Chicagoland Debut in March

First Watch, which has more than 400 restaurants nationwide, announced its expansion into the Windy City region as a part of its strategic growth initiative.

First Watch Adds Cocktails to Menu for First Time in 37 Years

First Watch, the 37-year-old high-growth daytime breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, announced Tuesday that it is bringing alcohol to its restaurants for this first time since its founding in 1983 ...