First Watch

Ex-Popeyes CFO Mel Hope Takes Same Role at First Watch

First Watch announced Wednesday that Mel Hope has joined its executive team as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Fast-Growing First Watch Promotes Chris Tomasso to CEO

In the past 12 years, Chris Tomasso has watched First Watch balloon from a 60-unit concept to more than 250 restaurants across America, making it perhaps the fastest-growing daytime-only concept in

Secrets from America’s Fastest-Growing Private Restaurants

In the Barclays Capital 2017 industry report on the fastest growing 200 private restaurant chains in the U.S., most of the top 20 consisted of quick-service eateries except for three: First Watch,

Bojangles’ Investor Makes Majority Investment in First Watch

Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, announced that it has agreed to make a majority investment in First Watch Restaurants Inc., the promin

First Watch Adds 3 Executives to Leadership Team

First Watch announced that it has added two C-level restaurant industry veterans to its executive team as well as a vice president to its dynamic culinary team.

First Watch Opened 21 New Locations in Strong 2016

Building upon its impressive 33-year history, First Watch Restaurants, Inc. announced that 2016 was a standout year for the company.

First Watch's Fall Menu Launch Will Bolster Support for No Kid Hungry

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, announced that in conjunction with the introduction of its new fall menu, the award-winning eatery will donate 10 cents to No Kid Hungry

Wait-List Technology Improves Consumer Relations for Restaurants

Having an entryway full of guests waiting for a table is a mixed bag.

First Watch Inks Largest Franchise Agreement to Date

Award-winning breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant First Watch announced that it has entered into an exclusive franchise development agreement with Mac Haik Enterprises to develop up to 18 resta