401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by First Watch Restaurants, Inc · Florida · Food Services & Accommodation

What the 2023 filing shows

First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan holds $25M for 3,339 participants — about $7,608 per participant, down 13.1% over the 2022 plan year.

$25M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
3,339
covered participants
$7,608
avg assets per participant
-13.1%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $4M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$25M
Participants
3,339
State
Industry
Food Services & Accommodation

What the Filing Says About First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan

First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by First Watch Restaurants, Inc, headquartered in Florida. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $25M in total end-of-year assets and covers 3,339 participants across the Food Services & Accommodation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 650543723, and the plan has been effective since 2000-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $29M at the beginning of 2022 to $25M at year-end — a decline of 13.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $25M, with reported net income of $-3,829,617 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$29M
Total Assets (End of Year)$25M
Net Assets (End of Year)$25M
Net Income$-3,829,617
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN650543723
Plan Effective Date2000-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (First Watch Restaurants, Inc)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 3,339 $25M
2023 1 9,185 $30M
2024 1 15,440 $39M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan holds $25M in total assets with 3,339 participants. It is sponsored by First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
What type of plan is First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan?
First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2000-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 650543723.
Who sponsors the First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan?
First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan is sponsored by First Watch Restaurants, Inc, located in Florida. The sponsor's EIN is 650543723 and the plan operates in the Food Services & Accommodation industry.
How did First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan perform in 2022?
First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan declined by 13.1% during 2022, moving from $29M to $25M in total assets. Net income was $-3,829,617.
Where can I find official filings for First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 650543723 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does First Watch 401(k) Savings Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 650543723.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.