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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Appointment of Rachel Tipograph to Board of Directors
Leading Daytime Dining concept strengthens Board with appointment of new director BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant
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[{"type":"text","content":"Leading Daytime Dining concept strengthens Board with appointment of new director\nBRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Rachel Tipograph to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Rachel to our Board of Directors, and we look forward to leaning on her deep expertise in digital transformation, customer acquisition and next-generation insights as we continue to scale the First Watch brand in new and innovative ways,” said Ralph Alvarez, Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Watch. Tipograph is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive recognized for helping the world’s largest consumer brands and retailers navigate the evolving landscape of commerce and digital marketing. Her executive experience includes over 11 years serving as the founder and Chief Executive Officer at MikMak, a leading commerce enablement and analytics software company. Prior to founding MikMak, Tipograph was Global Head of Digital and Social Media at Gap, Inc. from 2011 to 2014, where she led global digital strategy and execution. Tipograph joins fellow Board of Directors members Ralph Alvarez, Irene Chang Britt, Michael Fleisher, Charles Jemley, William Kussell, Stephanie Lilak, Jostein Solheim and Chris Tomasso. For more information on the Company’s leadership, visit investors.firstwatch.com. About First WatchFirst Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards ...