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Financing

Cava downgrades expectations for the year after younger diners lose steam in Q3

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 04, 2025

Traffic was flat for a second consecutive quarter. But CEO Brett Schulman says the fast-casual chain continues to win market share as it holds off on increasing prices.

Financing

How Cava Group financed its way to the top of the burgeoning Mediterranean sector

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2025

A deep dive into the finance history of the fast-casual chain, from its early years scratching and clawing for loans and investment, to one of the most successful IPOs in restaurant industry history.

Marketing

Top-tier loyalty members at Starbucks and other chains can get premier perks at Cava

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 09, 2025

Cava launches tiered loyalty program with industry-first "status matching." Guests can jump to top Sun tier by showing premium status from airlines, hotels, or rival restaurant chains like Starbucks.

Food

Cava's new Chicken Shawarma is a modern take on an Eastern Mediterranean staple

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 08, 2025

Behind the Menu: The fast casual’s newest protein is rooted in the region known as the Levant, where bold spices and spit roasting flavor the cuisine.

Financing

Cava hits speed bump as consumers navigate macroeconomic 'fog'

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 12, 2025

The fast-casual chain's same-store sales were up 2.1%, with traffic flat, but that's the lowest increase since Cava went public in 2023. Tough comparisons with the launch of steak last year were partly to blame.

Technology

Cava joins forces with Chipotle in automation arms race

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 12, 2025

Two fast-casual competitors are investing in robotic makeline developer Hyphen to speed the technology, which both brands say will make life easier for their workers.

Operations

Cava's first Impact Report reveals strategies behind core values

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2025

Corporate transparency reports on managing people, food and the planet are facing new pressures. For Cava, this first report is designed to codify values embedded in the brand's DNA.

Financing

What pullback? Cava guests remain resilient

By Lisa Jennings on May 15, 2025

Bucking first-quarter trends, the fast-casual chain reported same-store sales up 10.8%, including a 7.5% increase in traffic.

Operations

Consumers may be pulling back, but not from Cava, according to Placer.ai

By Lisa Jennings on May 15, 2025

The fast-casual chain is one of the last to report first-quarter results on Thursday. This traffic-tracking research firm says visits were up 20%.

Food

Cava's pita chip fans have a spicy new option

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2025

Hot Harissa Pita Chips follow the wildly successful launch of Garlic Ranch chips last fall, as the Mediterranean fast casual expands its menu into North African flavor territory.

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