Mac Haik Restaurant Group

At Mac Haik Restaurant Group (MHRG), we create and grow exceptional restaurant concepts built on integrity, quality, and a people-first culture. Our focus on premium ingredients, genuine hospitality, and strategic expansion drives meaningful guest experiences and strong results for our teams and stakeholders alike.

A Legacy of Growth & Innovation
Our story began with The Egg & I Restaurants (later acquired by First Watch) and continues today through a diverse and expanding portfolio:

First Watch Daytime Café – Franchise partner of the nationally recognized daytime dining concept serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch, and recipient of the 2024 First Watch Franchise of the Year Award
Slapfish – Stewarding the brand’s continued growth alongside an experienced Midwest operating partner, supporting expansion in a strong regional market
ChopShop & Due’ Cucina – Strategic investments in innovative, chef-driven dining
Maggie’s Coffee – A specialty coffee and grab-and-go café at Energy Tower II, designed as a workplace amenity and open to the public with convenient on-site parking

Coming Soon to Houston’s Energy Corridor

We’re introducing two original concepts that continue our focus on thoughtful hospitality and elevated everyday dining:

Kirkwood - A full-service restaurant featuring refined American fare in a warm, welcoming setting.
Flourish Daily Fare - A fresh, modern lunch concept built around quality ingredients, speed, and approachability.

Both concepts bring our commitment to hospitality-driven spaces to one of Houston’s most dynamic business and dining districts.

Mac Haik Restaurant Group

FIRST WATCH

First Watch specializes in award-winning, made to order Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch. First Watch locations begin each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. Everything is made to order and freshness is never compromised. First Watch does not use heat lamps or deep fryers but only the finest ingredients possible for the freshest taste around. When you arrive, we welcome you with a pot, not just a cup, of our Project Sunrise coffee, along with complimentary WiFi Internet access. For more information and to find the First Watch nearest you, please visit their website www.firstwatch.com

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SLAPFISH

Slapfish makes high-quality seafood affordable, fun, and accessible to anyone. The mission is to redefine the seafood dining experience by serving the quality of fine dining with the cost and convenience of quick service. Sea-riously Fresh. Refreshingly Sourced. Slapfish prides itself on not just being another out-of-the-box concept, but a concept driven by the heartbeat of a real kitchen. The quality of the product leads the way from production to plate and boat to customer. Mindful business is at the core of every decision made, so Slapfish buys directly from sustainable sources. For more information and to find the Slapfish nearest you, please visit their website www.slapfish.net

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THE ORIGINAL CHOPSHOP

Original ChopShop is a neighborhood eatery crafting food from whole ingredients. The goal is to provide a warm, welcoming place full of energetic people where you can fuel your well-being. The Original ChopShop believes that eating well leads to happiness. For that reason, their team is eager to serve good-tasting, nutritious food made for every person and everybody. For more information and to find the Original ChopShop nearest you, please visit their website www.originalchopshop.com

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Due' Cucina

Due’ Cucina brings the heart of Italy to every plate with authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine at an affordable price. Rooted in tradition yet designed for modern dining, Due’ Cucina uses fresh, carefully sourced ingredients to craft dishes that honor the simplicity and richness of Italian flavors. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to accessibility, Due’ Cucina redefines the Italian dining experience—where authenticity meets everyday indulgence. For more information and to find the Slapfish nearest you, please visit their website www.duecucina.com

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