First Watch appoints Ashlee Weisser as CFO effective June 8, 2026

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.

Weisser promoted from SVP Financial Planning & Analysis; succeeds retiring CFO Mel Hope.
Base salary $475,000; target annual bonus 70% of base; RSU grant of $275,000.
Weisser has 15+ years finance leadership at Bloomin' Brands, Red Robin, and Darden.
Hope will remain as advisor to support transition after his planned retirement.
Weisser will serve as principal financial and accounting officer.

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Departed

Mel Hope

Chief Financial Officer

FWRG · First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.

Successor: Ashlee Weisser
Filed: June 8, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

As previously announced in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2026, it is expected that Mr. Hope will serve as an advisor to the Company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition.

Appointed

Ashlee Weisser

Chief Financial Officer

FWRG · First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.

Effective: 2026-06-08
Filed: June 8, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

On June 6, 2026, the Board of Directors of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ashlee Weisser, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective June 8, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.85

Mel Hope retired as Chief Financial Officer at First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc..

Action: retired
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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As previously announced in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2026, it is expected that Mr. Hope will serve as an advisor to the Company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ashlee Weisser was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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On June 6, 2026, the Board of Directors of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ashlee Weisser, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective June 8, 2026.

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