8-K current report · filed May 5, 2026

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) 8-K Current Report: May 5, 2026

Item 2.02Item 7.01Item EX-99.1FWRG overview

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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q1 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended March 29, 2026.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Q1 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended March 29, 2026
  • Press release issued May 5, 2026 with financial results
  • Exhibit 99.1 contains detailed operating and financial metrics

Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Supplemental information presentation posted at investors.firstwatch.com and furnished as Exhibit 99.2
  • Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 excluded from Section 18 “filed” status and related liability provisions
  • Disclosures not incorporated by reference into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Q1 revenue rose 17.3% to $331.0 million, supported by 13.8% system-wide sales growth and continued unit expansion
  • Same-restaurant sales increased 2.8% despite traffic declining 2.0%, indicating growth depended on higher guest spending
  • Restaurant-level margin expanded to 18.5% from 16.5%, while GAAP net loss widened to $2.7 million from $0.8 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $27.8 million from $22.8 million, with margin improving to 8.4% from 8.1%
  • 2026 outlook reaffirmed for 1%-3% same-restaurant sales growth and 12%-14% revenue growth, while Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $133-$140 million

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