First Watch acquires three Midwest franchise restaurants

First Watch has acquired three franchise restaurants in Missouri. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The company will provide more information about the transaction when it reports its first-quarter results, according to a statement.

Acquiring franchise-owned restaurants has been part of the east Manatee County-based daytime dining company’s strategy as it positions itself for growth. Since May 2023, it has acquired 48 total franchised restaurants, according to a statement.

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