First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) announced on January 12, 2026 that it issued a press release with preliminary operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025. The announcement was furnished on a Form 8-K and the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Date filed: January 12, 2026.
• Period covered: fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025.
• Disclosure format: preliminary operational results announced via press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104).
• Legal note: the information furnished is "not deemed to be ‘filed’" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Why It Matters
Preliminary operational results give investors an early look at the company’s recent quarterly and full-year performance (earnings, revenue, traffic, or other operating metrics may be included in the press release). Because the 8-K provides only preliminary data and is not formally "filed" under Section 18, investors should review the attached press release for specifics and await the company’s final reported results (e.g., earnings release or Form 10-K) for confirmed figures.