First Watch Mcdonough Ga (2024)

FAQs

Why is it called the First Watch? ›

The name "First Watch" is a nautical reference to the first work shift aboard a ship as First Watch restaurants are only open from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The first location was opened in Pacific Grove, California in 1983 by Ken Pendery and John Sullivan.

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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First Watch / Headquarters

First Watch operates more than 530 First Watch restaurants in 29 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a First Watch® Restaurant ranges from $1,210,150 to $2,028,800. This includes $45,000 to $80,000 that must be paid to franchisor or its affiliates.

1810, THE FIRST WRISTWATCH

And yet there is documentary evidence to prove beyond any doubt that, in response to a commission from the Queen of Naples June 8^th 1810, Breguet conceived and made the first wristwatch ever known, the Breguet watch number 2639.

The main competitors of First Watch Restaurant Group include BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Portillo's (PTLO), Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Dine Brands Global (DIN), Sweetgreen (SG), Brinker International (EAT), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), and Bloomin' Brands (BLMN).

FWRG has a market cap or net worth of $1.06 billion. The enterprise value is $1.63 billion.

Restaurant level operating profit*** increased to $175.7 million from $128.9 million in 2022. Restaurant level operating profit margin*** increased to 20.0% from 17.9% in 2022.

In 2023, the brand began offering an annual membership to Calm and telemedicine services with no out-of-pocket expenses to all its 12,000 employees, both wellness benefits that have been traditionally out of reach for hourly teams in the industry.

Is First Watch going public? ›

The chain went public in 2021 and continues to drive consistent revenue and foot traffic – despite a stormy economic climate. We dove into the data to take a closer look at the consumer behavior behind First Watch's success and understand where the chain could be heading in 2024 and beyond.

In October 2021, First Watch went public with an initial public offering raising $170 million on Nasdaq.

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First Watch / Parent organization

Since the majority of our customers are not sailors, pirates or sea-farin' scallywags, we seem to get this question a lot. A 'first watch' is a nautical term that refers to the very first shift of the day. And if you ask us, it's the best shift of the day.

First Watch is a breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant concept founded in 1983 in Pacific Grove, Calif. The goal was to offer workers a better quality of life with no night shifts. In 1986, First Watch partner Ken Pendery moved the chain's headquarters to Florida.

A 'first watch' is a nautical term that refers to the very first shift of the day. And if you ask us, it's the best shift of the day. That's because come the crack of dawn, we're slicing and juicing fresh fruit and vegetables and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch, just for you.

The first watch is from 20.00 until midnight; the middle watch is from midnight to 04.00; the morning watch is from 04.00 until 08.00; the forenoon watch is from 08.00 until noon; the afternoon watch is from noon to 16.00.

The Watch 1505 /ˌwɒtʃ fɪfˈtiːn ˈəʊ ˈfɑːɪv/ (also named PHN1505 or Pomander Watch of 1505) is the world's first watch.

Watches were not widely worn in pockets until the 17th century. One account suggests that the word "watch" came from the Old English word woecce – which meant "watchman" – because town watchmen used the technology to keep track of their shifts at work.