Cava Group, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) is partnering with pro gamer Cody “Clix” Conrod to launch a gamified promotion running October 16–November 23, 2025. Guests who opt into the CAVA Pass Challenge via the CAVA app earn points for visits with a $10 minimum purchase, unlock rewards (JBL Grip speakers for the first 20 to reach three qualifying visits, pita chips on visit five, and Sun loyalty status on visit seven) and enter to win a custom CAVA PC grand prize.

A limited-time Clix Chicken Shawarma Bowl is available October 16–December 28 as a digital-exclusive; CAVA will donate 10% of proceeds (up to $10,000) from Clix Bowl sales to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Campaign includes Twitch streams, TwitchCon snack drops, and in-app/in-restaurant participation details.

CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) launched an enhanced CAVA Rewards program beginning October 6, 2025 with three annual tiers—Sea (entry), Sand (1,500 points) and Sun (4,500 points)—tracked via the CAVA app and cava.com. Members retain a qualified tier for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, with points earned in 2025 counting toward 2026 status. A first‑of‑its‑kind restaurant industry Status Match runs Oct 13–Nov 23, 2025, allowing eligible members with status in select travel, retail, and restaurant programs to be matched into Sand or Sun and earn points faster. Submissions are made via the online Status Match Form and matched levels appear after review. Reward redemptions begin at 500 points.

CAVA (NYSE: CAVA) opened its first Miami restaurant in Brickell on October 3, 2025 at 801 Brickell Avenue Suite 140. The 2,700-square-foot location features dining room and patio seating, digital pick-up, and delivery, and will be open daily 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

This marks CAVA’s 400th location, bringing its national footprint to 28 states + DC. The company targets at least 1,000 restaurants by 2032. Brickell will employ 25–40 local staff. Opening activities included a Community Day that matched donations up to $1,000 for Good Neighbors Florida. Menu highlights: build-your-own bowls (17 billion combinations), Chicken Shawarma, and new Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips.

CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, is expanding its Michigan presence with its first Detroit location at 636 Woodward Ave, opening September 26, 2025. The new 3,000-square-foot restaurant marks CAVA's second Michigan location, following its successful Canton opening.

The Detroit location will employ 25-40 local staff and features indoor dining, digital order pick-up, and delivery services. The company recently celebrated its 400th location milestone and aims to reach 1,000 restaurants by 2032. CAVA's expansion now spans 28 states and D.C., with more Michigan locations planned for later this year.

CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) is introducing Chicken Shawarma as its newest protein option in restaurants nationwide starting September 8, 2025. The limited-time menu addition features all-white meat chicken breasts marinated in a signature spice blend, hand-stacked on a spit, and shaved thin.

The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain will offer the shawarma in two chef-curated items: the Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl and Chicken Shawarma Pita. To promote the launch, CAVA is organizing a Shawarma Food Truck Tour across four major cities: New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Dallas, where customers can sample mini Chicken Shawarma Pitas.

Hyphen, a foodservice automation platform, has secured a $25 million Series B financing round, with notable participation from CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA). The funding will accelerate the deployment of Hyphen's Automated Makeline technology across U.S. restaurants.

The investment addresses critical industry challenges, including digital demand surge and labor shortages. According to research, 75% of customers choose competitors when their preferred restaurant is unavailable. Hyphen's AI-powered robotics platform aims to enhance peak-hour capacity and order accuracy while allowing staff to focus on customer service.

To support nationwide expansion, Hyphen has partnered with Re:Build Manufacturing for production and Ricoh USA for field service support, leveraging a network of 15,000+ certified technicians.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue growing 20.3% to $278.2 million. The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain achieved same-restaurant sales growth of 2.1% and opened 16 net new restaurants during the quarter, reaching a total of 398 locations.

Key performance metrics include a restaurant-level profit margin of 26.3%, net income of $18.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $42.1 million. The company's digital revenue mix stood at 37.3%, while average unit volume (AUV) reached $2.9 million.

CAVA updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, increasing projected net new restaurant openings to 68-70 locations while adjusting same-restaurant sales growth expectations to 4.0-6.0%. The company maintains its target of reaching 1,000 restaurants by 2032.

CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, has expanded into the Pittsburgh market with the opening of its first location at 3619 Forbes Avenue near the University of Pittsburgh. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant features a dining room and digital order pick-up capabilities.

The company is actively expanding its national footprint, having opened 58 net new restaurants in FY2024 and targeting 17% growth in 2025. CAVA aims to reach 1,000 restaurants by 2032 across its current presence in 28 states and DC. The new Oakland location will employ 25-40 local staff and a second Pittsburgh location is planned for later this year.

CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) is launching its first-ever meal offering, the Hot Harissa Meal, accompanied by limited-edition blind-bagged plushies. Starting August 11, 2025, customers can purchase the meal exclusively in-restaurant, which includes a Harissa Avocado Bowl, Hot Harissa Pita Chips, and one of four collectible pita chip plushies.

The plushie collection, designed in collaboration with former CAVA employee and NYC-based creator Thaddeus W. Coates, features four characters: Peter Chip (Original), Jimmy Harissa (Hot Harissa), Garlic Gus (Garlic Ranch), and Sweet Sammy (upcoming mystery flavor). The promotion is available while supplies last, with a limit of one meal per person.