Ucf Area First Watch To Open Spring 2009

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New Daytime Café on University Blvd. Marks First Watch's Sixth Orlando Restaurant

January 14, 2009 // Franchising.com // Bradenton, Fla. – First Watch, Orlando's choice for "Best Breakfast" as voted on by the readers of the Orlando Sentinel, and the nation's fastest-growing daytime-only restaurant concept, announced today it will open a new restaurant – its sixth in the Orlando area – at the new UCF Foundation Shopping Center being constructed on University Blvd. in east Orlando. Construction on the restaurant, which will seat approximately 120 patrons, is expected to begin immediately with a projected opening this Spring.

"We are pleased to be able to expand our presence in the Orlando market and bring our unique Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch offering to the east Orlando/UCF area," said Chief Marketing Officer of First Watch Restaurants, Inc. Chris Tomasso. "We think east Orlando is a vibrant area that continues to grow and provides a great mix of residential population and daytime workplaces."

First Watch opened its first restaurant in Orlando in 1993 on Orlando Ave. in Maitland. Today, the company currently operates five restaurants in the market including:

Altamonte Springs – Ethan Allen Plaza
Longwood – Springs Plaza
Maitland on Orlando Ave.
Sand Lake Road – Plaza Venezia
Winter Garden Village

About First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

Founded in 1983 on the simple concept of putting customers first, First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is now one of the largest, privately owned, daytime-only restaurant companies in the United States. Headquartered in Bradenton, Fla., First Watch has set the standard for quality daytime dining since its inception 25 years ago. The company recently announced expansion plans that include selling multi-unit franchises in 35 states. First Watch offers something for everyone from traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites to its signature freshly prepared-to-order specialty items such as Crepeggs™ and the popular Chickichanga®.

First Watch is the frequent recipient of "Best of" accolades in cities where it operates. The company currently operates 77 restaurants in 11 states. Each new restaurant creates between 25 and 30 jobs, and First Watch currently employs approximately 2,000 people.

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