First Watch coming to Denver

Fresh Start Colorado LLC is bringing First Watch, The Daytime Cafe to Colorado.

The Bradenton, Fla.-based franchise, known for its fresh approach to breakfast, brunch and lunch, will open its first restaurant in Denver later this year. A location has not yet been announced. It also plans to open a restaurant in Colorado Springs.

"We feel that Denver foodies and families alike will enjoy the unique menu offerings and fresh approach to breakfast, brunch and lunch," says Denver real estate developer Bill Schuck, Principal of Fresh Start. Rich Boyle, veteran with more than 30 years in multi-unit restaurant development, is Managing Partner of Fresh Start.

First Watch offers 100 percent fresh-squeezed orange juice, house-made granola and salsa and house-roasted vegetables. The menu features traditional breakfast favorites, including pancakes omelets, salads and sandwiches, as well as signature specialties like the Chickichanga, Healthy Turkey Omelet and Fresh Fruit Crepes.

It is a recipient of more than 200 "Best Of" accolades, as well as a 2014 MenuMasters Award from the Nation’s Restaurant News for its quinoa power bowl. 

"Denver and Colorado Springs have some great neighborhoods whose residents recognize and appreciate fresh ingredients, food made with care and healthy alternatives, and we are thrilled to be bringing just that to them," says Ken Pendery, President and Chief Executive of First Watch.

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