This Restaurant Brand Could 'Quadruple' Its Store Base, Analyst Says
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First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) is under pressure due to weak quarterly sales, but Benchmark's analyst Todd Brooks initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $23 price target. Brooks highlights strong unit economics, potential for store base expansion, and growing brand awareness as key growth drivers.
August 27, 2024 | 3:15 pm
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First Watch Restaurant Group is facing pressure from weak sales, but Benchmark's analyst sees potential for growth with a Buy rating and $23 price target. The company has strong unit economics and potential to expand its store base significantly.
Despite recent weak sales, the analyst's Buy rating and positive outlook on First Watch's growth potential, strong unit economics, and brand awareness suggest a positive short-term impact on the stock price. The potential to quadruple the store base and strong cash-on-cash returns for new units are significant growth drivers.
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