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Item 19 - Franchise Financials
Started Offering Franchises
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Key Financial Indicators
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Franchise Disclosure Document Summary
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Reported and Estimated Franchise Gross Sales and Earnings
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Year
Amount for the period Y/Y % Change
Amount for the period Y/Y % Change
Amount for the period Y/Y % Change
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Franchise Openings and Closures
| Year | Start of year | Units opened | Units closed | Reacquired by franchisor | Total end of year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 108 |
| 2021 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 94 |
| 2020 | 69 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 2019 | 55 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 69 |
| 2018 | 47 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 55 |
| 2017 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 47 |
| 2016 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Detailed Metrics
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Franchise Health Metrics
1 year / 3 years
1 year / 3 years
1 year / 3 years
First Watch
Industry median
All franchises median
Franchise Viability Benchmarking
Investment Midpoint
Franchise Fee Midpoint
Franchise Payback Period
Gross sales
Royalty Fee
First Watch
Industry median
All franchises median
$1,619,475
$8888
$8888
$40,000
$8,888
$8,888
8.8 years
8.8 years
8.8 years
$8,888
$8,888
$8,888
4%
8%
8%
Franchisor Financials
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Franchisor Royalty Fees
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2022
2021
2020
2019
Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations
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Franchise Financials
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Lawsuits and Litigation
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Bankruptcies
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What to know about First Watch franchise?
Since its inception in 1994 , First Watch franchise has stood as a cornerstone in the global Restaurants & Food. With a pioneering role in the franchise business, First Watch has consistently set the standard for excellence and innovation. It's worth noting that First Watch began offering franchises in 2008, marking a significant milestone in the company's history.
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