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Food Files: First Watch poised to open second Memphis location

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 09, 2026 2:10 PM CT | Published: October 03, 2025 4:00 AM CT

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First Watch looks at Wolfchase space

First Watch is eyeing the On the Border space at 8101 Giacosa Place for a second Memphis location. 

The “breakfast, brunch or lunch” restaurant filed a permit with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. 

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers small business, nonprofits, restaurant real estate, hospitality and tourism and manufacturing.


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