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First Watch

First Watch is a daytime-only dining concept serving made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Known for seasonal menus and elevated day-dining, First Watch operates 400+ restaurants and never opens for dinner.

Actively Growing
$1.5M–$2.8M
Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
4%
Royalty
$1.5M+
Liquid Capital
Territories
Available

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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $1.5M–$2.8M
📍Territory Availability
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🏷️Industry Category
Food & Beverage franchise
👤Ownership Style
Ownership options not specified

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About First Watch

First Watch is a daytime-only dining concept serving made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Known for seasonal menus and elevated day-dining, First Watch operates 400+ restaurants and never opens for dinner.

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Investment At-a-Glance

$1.5M–$2.8M
Total Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
4%
Royalty %
$1.5M+
Min. Liquid Capital
$4K
Technology Fee

Next Steps

1
Intro Call
Background + Goals
2
Territory + FDD
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3
Funding & Validation
Corporate Team Joins To Verify Funding & Verify Operations
4
Franchise Application
Collect Full Franchise Application And Intent To Join Franchise
5
CEO Approval
CEO Joins For Pre-Approval And Final Steps
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First Watch Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a First Watch franchise is $1.5M–$2.8M. The initial franchise fee is $50K. Ongoing royalty is 4%.

Is First Watch a Good Franchise to Own?

First Watch is a Food & Beverage opportunity. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.

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