8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

September 7, 2022

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	001-40866 (Commission File Number)	82-4271369 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
8725 Pendery Place, Suite 201, Bradenton, FL 34201
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(941) 907-9800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value	FWRG	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Emerging growth company    ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

Item 8.01 - Other Events.

On September 7, 2022, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Christopher A. Tomasso, CEO and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Title or Description
99.1	Press Release of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. dated September 7, 2022
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

    

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (Registrant)
Date: September 7, 2022	By:	/s/ Jay Wolszczak
	Name:	Jay Wolszczak
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference

BRADENTON, FL – September 7, 2022 – First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that Christopher A. Tomasso, CEO and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The fireside chat will be webcasted live at https://investors.firstwatch.com in the News & Events section and will be archived on the site shortly after it has been concluded.

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 First Watch specialties such as the protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Vodka Kale Tonic and its famous Million Dollar Bacon. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation’s Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet, recognized with ADP’s coveted Culture at Work Award and named a Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2021, First Watch was recognized as FSR Magazine’s Best Menu and as the fastest-growing full-service restaurant chain based on unit growth. There are more than 445 First Watch restaurants in 28 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.

Investor Relations Contact

Raphael Gross

203.682.8253

Investors@firstwatch.com

Media Relations Contact

FirstWatch@icrinc.com

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