First Watch Restaurants

About First Watch Restaurants
First WatchRestaurants was founded in 1983 in Pacific Grove, CA on the simple concept of putting customers first. In other words, we strive to provide unexpectedly extraordinary experiences everyday. It's all part of our "YOU FIRST" service philosophy - our commitment to doing whatever it takes to make our customers' visits memorable.First WatchRestaurantsbegin each day at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. We're committed to freshness using - some of the finest ingredients available - never compromising quality.First WatchRestaurants'unique Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch creations are freshly prepared to each order. When customers arrive, we welcome them with a pot of our coffee, complimentary newspapers and Wi-Fi Internet access. Today,First WatchRestaurants, Inc. is one of the largest privately owned, daytime-only restaurant companies in the country. Headquartered in Bradenton, FL, and operating more than 80 restaurants in 11 states,First WatchRestaurantsoffers something for everyone, from traditional Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorites to our signature creations. Business or pleasure, we take pride in meeting the special needs of our customers. If you have experience operating, managing or owning successful restaurants, are passionate about theFirst WatchRestaurantsbrand and truly want to succeed and be part of something fresh and unique, then you're just the kind of person we are looking for!

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