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First Watch announces director resignations and appointment of Rachel Tipograph to board
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
- Tricia Glynn (director since 2017) and David Paresky (director since 2023) resigned effective Dec 23, 2025, tied to Advent International's exit.
- Board size reduced from 10 to 9; Rachel Tipograph appointed Class II director effective Dec 29, 2025, until 2026 annual meeting.
- Tipograph is founder/CEO of MikMak, former Global Head of Digital at Gap; receives $140,000 RSU grant.
- Resignations amicable with no disagreements with Company, management, or Board.
- Tipograph qualifies as independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules.