First Watch Restructures Operations Leadership Amid 3.6% Sales Growth

First Watch Restaurant Group terminated COO Dan Jones as part of a restructuring, with operations now reporting directly to CEO Chris Tomasso. Jones, who joined the company in 2021, is thanked for his contributions during the company's transformation period. The company reported a 3.6% growth in same-store sales for 2025, along with positive same-restaurant traffic. This leadership change coincides with the introduction of a new core menu, the first significant redesign in nearly a decade.