First Watch Appoints CFO

First Watch appoints CFO

Ashlee Weisser, who has worked at First Watch since 2023, takes over for the retiring Mel Hope.

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Appointment of Ashlee Weisser to Chief Financial Officer

BRADENTON, Fla., June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) ("First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the appointment of Ashlee Weisser to Chief Financial Officer effective June 8, 2026. She succeeds Mel Hope, who announced his planned retirement earlier this year and will continue to serve in an Advisor role to support a seaml…

First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO

The seasoned finance leader replaces Mel Hope, who announced his retirement in February.

First Watch names new CFO

The daytime dining company has added a new leader to its C-suite.