FWRG First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
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Executive Summary
First Watch appointed Ashlee Weisser as CFO effective June 8, 2026, succeeding Mel Hope who is retiring. Weisser was promoted internally from SVP of FP&A, and her compensation includes a $475,000 base salary, 70% target bonus, and a $275,000 RSU grant. This is a routine executive succession with an internal promotion, no red flags.
Actionable Insight
Monitor next quarterly earnings for any strategic shifts under new CFO, but this is a routine internal promotion with no immediate trading catalyst.
Key Facts
- Ashlee Weisser appointed CFO effective June 8, 2026
- Weisser previously served as SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis since October 2023
- Base salary set at $475,000 with target annual bonus of 70% of base salary
- Received RSU grant with fair market value of $275,000
- Former CFO Mel Hope retiring, will serve as advisor for transition
Financial Impact
No material financial impact; CFO succession with internal promotion and standard compensation package
Risk Factors
- New CFO lacks public company CFO experience at a company of this scale
- Transition risk if departing CFO's advisory period is shorter than expected
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Exhibit: exh991fwrgcfoashleeweisser.htm | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Document: 0001789940-26-000076-index-headers.html | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Document: 0001789940-26-000076-index.html | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Document: 0001789940-26-000076.txt | 0001789940-26-000076 |
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Jun 8, 2026
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8-K
| $10.35 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | $10.34 (−0.05%) |
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Jun 8, 2026
1d ago
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Press Release
| $10.35 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | $10.34 (−0.05%) |
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May 5, 2026
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8-K
| $12.18 $10.44 | ▼ −14.29% | ▼ −19.24% | $10.34 (−15.11%) |
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May 5, 2026
5w ago
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Press Release
| $12.18 $10.44 | ▼ −14.29% | ▼ −19.24% | $10.34 (−15.11%) |
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Apr 8, 2026
8w ago
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DEFA14A
| $11.65 $12.17 | ▲ +4.46% | ▼ −3.10% | $10.34 (−11.24%) |
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Mar 10, 2026
13w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $12.52 $11.16 | ▲ +10.86% | ▲ +10.71% | $10.34 (+17.41%) |
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Mar 10, 2026
13w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $12.52 $11.16 | ▲ +10.86% | ▲ +10.71% | $10.34 (+17.41%) |
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