BRADENTON, Fla. - First Watch Restaurant Group (LON:RTN), Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG), known for its daytime dining, announced today the immediate addition of Charles Jemley to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee. The company also announced Michael Fleisher will join the board effective November 1, 2024.
Chairman Ralph Alvarez expressed confidence that the extensive financial management expertise of the new directors would contribute significantly to the brand's growth. Jemley, with a background as CFO at Dutch Bros Coffee and leadership roles at Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), also serves on the board of Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:FCPT).
Fleisher brings experience from over nine years as CFO at Wayfair (NYSE:W), Inc., and executive positions at Warner Music Group and Gartner (NYSE:IT), Inc. He is currently on the boards of Squarespace, Inc. (NYSE: SQSP) and GOAT Group.
The appointments come as First Watch continues to expand, operating more than 535 restaurants across 29 states. The brand has received numerous accolades, including being named a top restaurant brand on Yelp (NYSE:YELP)'s list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. in 2023 and a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023.
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In other recent news, Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) has reported a robust Q2 performance, marked by a 2.4% increase in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share, reaching $0.43. This growth reflects the strength of its existing portfolio and strategic acquisitions. The company has maintained a healthy balance sheet and solid rent collections, contributing to an occupancy rate of 99.6%.
FCPT's tenants in the restaurant industry, including Darden (NYSE:DRI) and Brinker, have shown positive year-over-year sales, indicating a strong performance. The company has also expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of 17 new properties, primarily in the auto service and medical retail sectors.
Looking ahead, FCPT plans to uphold a conservative balance sheet with no debt maturities until November 2025. The company remains optimistic about the second half of the year due to favorable conditions for acquisitions. However, it also acknowledges exposure to some Pizza Hut franchisees that have declared bankruptcy, but continue to pay rent. These are the latest developments in FCPT's operations.
InvestingPro Insights
As First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) expands its Board of Directors with seasoned financial experts, it's worth noting the performance of Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT), where newly appointed board member Charles Jemley also serves. FCPT's stability and growth metrics could be indicative of the strategic acumen Jemley brings to the table. FCPT's market capitalization stands at a robust $2.51 billion, reflecting investor confidence in the company's market position.
With a Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.31 and a slight increase to 25.82 over the last twelve months as of Q2 2024, FCPT presents a picture of consistent valuation in the market. This is reinforced by the company's solid revenue growth of 12.35% over the same period, underscoring its ability to increase its earnings potential.
Investors might also be reassured by FCPT's dividend yield, which as of the latest data, stands at a generous 5.1%. This is complemented by an impressive return on assets of 4.04% for the last twelve months as of Q2 2024, suggesting efficient management of the company's assets to generate profits. For those interested in the company's financial health, an InvestingPro Tip highlights that FCPT's liquid assets exceed its short-term obligations, which could signal a lower risk profile for investors concerned with short-term liquidity.
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