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UPDATE – First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports 2025 Financial Results and Provides Outlook for 2026
Total revenues increased 20.3% to $1.2 billion, with System-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billionIncome from operations margin of 2.3% and Restaurant level operating profit margin of 18.5% Net income of $19.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $120.9 million 64 system-wide restaurants opened across 23 states BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch
About this update from First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
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