Ken Pendery

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About Chef Ken Pendery

Ken Pendery was the co-founder, longtime CEO, and former Chairman of First Watch, a popular breakfast and brunch restaurant chain. Under his leadership, First Watch grew from a single restaurant in California to more than 520 locations nationwide.

Chef Timeline

Co-founded First Watch

First Watch

Instrumental in establishing the breakfast and brunch brand.

Served as CEO and Chairman

First Watch

Led the company's significant growth from a single location to over 520 restaurants nationwide.

2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Passed away

Died at the age of 70 after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

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Customer Perception

While specific customer feedback about Ken Pendery himself is not available, First Watch, the brand he co-founded and led, is generally perceived as a successful and rapidly expanding restaurant chain known for its breakfast and brunch offerings.

Cuisine Highlights

Fresh breakfast & brunchDaytime diningAmerican comfort food

News

First Watch announced on March 5, 2024, that co-founder, longtime CEO, and former Chairman Ken Pendery passed away on March 4, 2024, at 70 years old. He died after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Under his leadership, First Watch expanded from one California restaurant to over 520 locations across the country.

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Additional Details

Ken Pendery's bold words are prominently displayed on the walls of First Watch's Home Office, reflecting his foundational principles for the company. He passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 70, after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

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