FWRG - First Watch Announces Acquisition of Tulsa-Area Franchise Location | Benzinga
BRADENTON, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept, announced that it has acquired, effective today, its previously franchise-owned restaurant in Broken Arrow, Okla.
"We're proud to welcome the Broken Arrow restaurant team into the First Watch company-owned system," said Chris Tomasso, First Watch CEO and President. "This acquisition is part of our long-term growth strategy. This particular restaurant opened less than two years ago and has already made its mark on the local community. We're thankful to the franchise partner for their support during this successful transition and look forward to continuing this restaurant's reputation for operational excellence."
The acquisition was funded with cash on hand.
About First Watch
First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was recognized as the top restaurant brand in Yelp's inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award. There are more than 520 First Watch restaurants in 29 states, and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world's largest private-equity firms. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
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