Consumer

America’s Fastest-Growing Breakfast Chain Has Fans and Haters

First Watch only operates one shift from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., helping it keep a lid on costs.

First Watch Restaurant Group Inc. is growing faster than any other sit-down chain in the US, betting big on breakfast at a time when competitors are struggling to attract early risers. Wall Street analysts love the stock.

Investors don’t.