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Ralph Alvarez
Chairman at
FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 72 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Raul Alvarez is currently Chairman at First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. since 2019.
Independent Director at Eli Lilly & Co. since 2009.
Independent Director at Lowe's Companies, Inc. since 2010.
Lead Independent Director at Traeger, Inc. since 2021.
Member of the Presidents Council at the University of Miami School of Business.
Formerly Executive Chairman at Skylark Co. Ltd. from 2013 to 2018.
Chairman at Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. from 2013 to 2018.
Director at KeyCorp from 2005 to 2009.
President, Chief Operating Officer & Director at McDonald's Corp.
from 2006 to 2009.
Regional Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. from 1999 to 2000.
Lead Independent Director at Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. from 2012 to 2020.
Director at Dunkin' Brands, Inc. from 2013 to 2020.
Independent Director at Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. from 2013 to 2018.
Vice President-Florida Division at Wendy's International LLC from 1990 to 1994.
Budget Analyst at Burger King Corp.
from 1977 to 1989.
President at McDonald’s North America from 2005 to 2006.
President at McDonald's Mexico in 2005.
COO & President-Central Division at McDonald's USA LLC from 2006 to 2009.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami conferred in 1976.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026 | 56,503 ( 0.01% ) | 65 M $ | 31/07/2026 | |
| 21/05/2026 | 4,40,471 ( 0.72% ) | 6 M $ | 31/07/2026 | |
TRAEGER, INC. 0.83% | 13/04/2026 | 23,139 ( 0.83% ) | 1 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
| 29/05/2026 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 31/07/2026 |
Ralph Alvarez active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2009 |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 20/08/2010 |
| TRAEGER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2018 |
| FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Chairman | 09/12/2019 |
University of Miami School of Business
 University of Miami School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ralph Alvarez
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 15/12/2020 |
Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
 Dunkin' Brands, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Provides the largest coffee and baked goods restaurant in the world | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2020 |
| ANYWHERE REAL ESTATE INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2018 |
| SKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD. | Chairman | 29/03/2018 |
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Training of Ralph Alvarez
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
74
1st degree connections
28
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
|---|---|
Advent International LP
 Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business & financial services, healthcare, industrial and technology services. It provides financing for leveraged buyout, recapitalizations, growth and public to private transactions. It also acquires majority and minority ownership. | Finance |
KeyCorp
 KeyCorp Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Eli Lilly & Co.
 Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, wholesales and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Engages in the retail sale of home improvement products | Retail Trade |
McDonald's Corp.
 McDonald's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises a food restaurant chain | Consumer Services |
Wendy's International LLC
 Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
 Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Develops and operates fast-casual, fresh Mexican food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC
 Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
 Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant holding company that ran three chains of fast-food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Skylark Co. Ltd. /Old/
 Skylark Co. Ltd. /Old/ RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Burger King Corp.
 Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
University of Miami
 University of Miami Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
Dunkin' Brands, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Provides the largest coffee and baked goods restaurant in the world | Retail Trade |
National Retail Federation, Inc.
 National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a retail trade association | Commercial Services |
Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West
 Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creates, supports and finds programs to improves the health and well being of children | Commercial Services |
The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum | Consumer Services |
Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd.
 Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a holding company with interest in restaurant operations | Consumer Services |
The Presidents Council
 The Presidents Council General GovernmentGovernment Operates as economic development agency | Government |
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Inc.
 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides educational opportunities and performing arts | Consumer Services |
Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.
 Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a holding company with interests in providing real estate brokerage services | Finance |
McDonald's USA LLC
 McDonald's USA LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
McDonald’s North America | |
Burger King España SL
 Burger King España SL RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates burger restaurants | Consumer Services |
Burger King Restaurants of Canada, Inc.
 Burger King Restaurants of Canada, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates a chain of fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
McDonald's Mexico | |
University of Miami School of Business
University of Miami School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Traeger, Inc.
 Traeger, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures wood pellet grills and cooking systems | Consumer Durables |
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
 First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
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