First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On February 24, 2026, First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) filed an 8-K and issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025.
• The company also disclosed that on February 20, 2026 CFO and Treasurer Mel Hope informed the company of his intent to retire after nearly eight years of service; he is expected to remain in his role until a successor is appointed and then serve as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
• First Watch posted a supplemental information presentation on its investor website to accompany the results.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 24, 2026; fiscal period covered: quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.
• CFO: Mel Hope—nearly eight years with the company; retirement announced Feb 20, 2026; company is conducting an internal and external search for his successor.
• Materials: press release and supplemental presentation were furnished as exhibits to the 8-K (company notes the materials are “furnished,” not “filed,” under the Exchange Act).

Why It Matters

• The 8-K provides the company’s latest quarterly and full-year financial results—important for evaluating recent earnings, revenue trends, and operating performance (see the press release and supplemental presentation for the actual figures).
• The announced CFO transition is material for investors because it affects financial leadership and continuity; the company plans a successor search and expects an orderly handover with Mr. Hope remaining through the transition.
• Investors should review the attached press release and the supplemental presentation on the company’s investor site for detailed financial metrics and any guidance or commentary management provided.