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First Watch Restaurant Group Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary24 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Total revenues grew 20.3% year-over-year to $1.2 billion for 2025, with Q4 revenue at $316.4 million, and system-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billion.

  • Net income for 2025 was $19.4 million, with Q4 net income at $15.2 million, a significant increase from $0.7 million in Q4 2024.

  • Opened 64 new restaurants in 2025, the highest in company history, expanding to 633 locations across 32 states.

  • Launched a new core menu and expanded digital marketing initiatives, driving brand awareness and customer visits.

  • Recognized with multiple workplace and brand accolades, reflecting strong employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

Financial highlights

  • Restaurant-level operating profit for 2025 was $224.1 million, with a margin of 18.5%; Q4 margin reached 19.0%.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $120.9 million, with Q4 Adjusted EBITDA at $33.7 million and margin at 10.6%.

  • Same-restaurant sales grew 3.6% for 2025 and 3.1% in Q4; same-restaurant traffic was up 0.5% for the year.

  • Net income margin for 2025 was 1.6%; Q4 net income margin was 4.8%.

  • Opened 13 new system-wide restaurants in Q4 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 guidance: same-restaurant sales growth of 1%–3%, total revenue growth of 12%–14%.

  • Adjusted EBITDA expected between $132 million and $140 million for 2026.

  • Plan to open 59–63 new system-wide restaurants, with capital expenditures of $150–$160 million.

  • No menu price increases at the start of 2026; carried pricing expected to blend to 2% for the year.

  • Full-year commodity inflation forecasted at 1%–3%, with labor cost inflation at 3%–5%.

What caused 2025 full-year margin decline?
Q4 traffic negative, 2025 full-year positive. Why?
What is 2026 organic revenue growth outlook?
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First Watch Restaurant Group Inc. operates a chain of daytime cafés offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The company's menu features a variety of fresh, made-to-order dishes, including eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, and salads, with a focus on healthy and seasonal ingredients. First Watch locations are typically open from early morning to early afternoon, catering to customers seeking high-quality breakfast and lunch options. The company operates both company-owned and franchised locations across the United States. The company is headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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